ARVIND KEJRIWAL ARRESTED BY ED

Sure, here’s a detailed account of the events surrounding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal:

1. Arrest by Enforcement Directorate (ED): Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on Thursday night in connection with an excise policy-linked money laundering case1. The ED alleges that Kejriwal is the ‘kingpin’ behind a Rs 100 crore financial crime, with hawala trails traced to the Goa election2.

2. High Court’s Role: The arrest came hours after the Delhi High Court refused to grant protection to Kejriwal from any coercive action by the agency1. Kejriwal had moved the court after receiving the ninth summons from the ED. The court observed that there was material to justify calling Kejriwal for questioning, prompting its decision not to grant interim protection1.

3. AAP’s Reaction: Following Kejriwal’s arrest, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ruled out resignation by Kejriwal, stating that he will continue as CM and run the government from jail3. AAP leaders Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj confirmed the news, saying that Kejriwal will continue to serve as the CM of Delhi even from jail1. Atishi also said that the party has filed a case in the Supreme Court and demanded an urgent hearing1.

4. Nationwide Protests: AAP leader Gopal Rai blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government for Kejriwal’s arrest. He also announced a nationwide protest by AAP workers against the BJP3.

5. Reactions from Other Political Leaders: The arrest of a sitting chief minister has sparked reactions from various political leaders3. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah targeted the BJP over the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, stating that the ruling dispensation is displaying a remarkable degree of nervousness3. BJP MP Manoj Tiwary claimed that every person living in Delhi is celebrating the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate3.

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