Manish Sisodia, the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday in connection with a case related to the Delhi government’s liquor policy. This is the first time a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been arrested by the CBI.
The case relates to alleged irregularities in the Delhi government’s liquor policy, which was implemented in 2015. According to the CBI, the policy was implemented without the approval of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, which is a violation of the Delhi Excise Act.
The CBI has alleged that Manish Sisodia, along with other senior officials of the Delhi government, had conspired to implement the policy without the approval of the Lieutenant Governor. The CBI has also alleged that the policy was implemented in a manner that favoured certain liquor companies.
The CBI has registered a case against Manish Sisodia and other senior officials of the Delhi government under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including criminal conspiracy and criminal breach of trust.
Manish Sisodia has denied the allegations and has said that the policy was implemented in accordance with the law. He has also accused the CBI of acting at the behest of the Central government.
The arrest of Manish Sisodia has sparked a political controversy in Delhi. The AAP has accused the Central government of using the CBI to target its leaders. The BJP, on the other hand, has accused the AAP of misusing its power to benefit certain liquor companies.
The case is likely to be closely watched by the political parties in Delhi as it could have a major impact on the upcoming Assembly elections in the state.
The CBI has said that it will investigate the case thoroughly and take appropriate action against those found guilty. It is yet to be seen how the case will unfold and what the outcome will be.
This is not the first time that the CBI has taken action against a senior leader of the AAP. In the past, the CBI has investigated several cases related to the AAP government in Delhi.
The arrest of Manish Sisodia has once again highlighted the power struggle between the Central government and the Delhi government. It remains to be seen how the case will be resolved and what the outcome will be.
In conclusion, the arrest of Manish Sisodia in the Delhi liquor policy case has sparked a political controversy in the state. The CBI has said that it will investigate the case thoroughly and take appropriate action against those found guilty. It remains to be seen how the case will be resolved and what the outcome will be.
