Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal issues first direction from ED custody

The directions pertain to the city government's water department. Water Minister Atishi will announce the directions later in the day. Party sources said.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal being produced before the Rouse Avenue Court, in New Delhi on 22nd March | Representative image | PTI

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has issued his first direction from ED custody on running the city government, AAP sources said on Sunday.

Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday from his official residence in connection with an excise policy-linked money-laundering case. A court on Friday sent the AAP national convenor to the central agency’s custody till March 28.

“He (Kejriwal) has issued his first direction from ED custody. The directions pertain to the city government’s Water department. Water Minister Atishi will announce the directions later in the day,” the party sources said.

The AAP has said Kejriwal will continue as chief minister even if he is sent to jail.

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