In a dramatic turn of events, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal finds himself once again in the crosshairs of legal troubles as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a fresh chargesheet against him, signaling an imminent arrest. This development comes even before his interim bail, granted by the Supreme Court, has expired.
Arvind Kejriwal, the elected Chief Minister of Delhi, had been granted interim bail by the Supreme Court until June 1, allowing him temporary relief from incarceration in the alleged Delhi liquor excise policy scam. However, the latest blow from the ED, in the form of a new chargesheet related to a separate offense, threatens to disrupt his respite from legal battles.
The Supreme Court’s decision to recognize Kejriwal as the elected Chief Minister of Delhi and not a “habitual offender” had paved the way for his interim bail release. However, the fresh charges filed by the ED have thrown a wrench into Kejriwal’s plans, casting a shadow over his political future and legal battles.
Sources indicate that Kejriwal is likely to face arrest in connection with the new offense even before his interim bail expires. This development underscores the ongoing legal challenges faced by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, who has been embroiled in a series of legal battles in recent months.
The conditions of Kejriwal’s interim bail, which prohibited him from visiting his office or the Delhi Secretariat and interacting with witnesses in the case, may now become moot as he faces the prospect of a fresh arrest. The AAP leader had been hoping to utilize the period of interim bail to campaign for his party in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.
As the legal saga unfolds, questions loom over the future of Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP. With the specter of fresh legal troubles looming large, Kejriwal’s ability to navigate the political landscape and lead his party through turbulent times remains uncertain.
The news of the impending arrest comes as a setback for Kejriwal and his supporters, who had hoped for a reprieve from legal battles. As the deadline for his interim bail approaches, all eyes will be on the developments unfolding in the corridors of power and justice, shaping the course of Delhi’s political landscape in the days to come.
