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Topic: AAP excise policy

Excise Policy or the Delhi Government Excise policy was introduced in November 2021 by the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government. It aimed at modernizing alcohol sales in the city by allowing the setting up of a large number of private retail stores selling alcohol.

Within a year of the introduction of the policy, discrepancies were reported. Delhi’s Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar reported a breach in the policy to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena, who then requested a CBI inquiry. It was alleged that the policy had loopholes that allowed for violations such as preferential treatment, discounts, license fee waivers, and relief during pandemic disruptions in exchange for kickbacks to the AAP politicians. The ED has arrested several AAP leaders, including Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia.

CM Kejriwal files response to ED’s affidavit in SC, says ‘not a single rupee traced back to AAP’

ANI -
In his affidavit, jailed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says there's 'no proof' to demonstrate AAP received funds or kickbacks from South group, let alone utilised them in Goa poll campaign.

ED arrests Chanpreet Singh, man who ‘managed’ AAP’s funds for 2022 Goa polls

PTI -
Singh was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on 12 April. This is the 17th arrest in the case by the ED.

CBI says Kavitha didn’t give satisfactory answers regarding kickbacks to AAP, seeks custodial remand

ANI -
Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha was arrested by CBI while in judicial custody in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.

‘BJP conspiring to impose President’s rule in Delhi,’ says AAP leader Atishi

ANI -
At a press conference in Delhi, she warned BJP that imposing President's rule in Delhi would be 'illegal, unconstitutional & against mandate of the people of Delhi'.

AAP launches ‘Jail ka Jawab Vote Se’ campaign, seeks support for party & Delhi CM Kejriwal

PTI -
Announcing the campaign, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak said party leaders and workers will visit the four Lok Sabha constituencies from where it has fielded candidates.

Ex-IRS officer who shunned politics, Sunita Kejriwal finds herself in new role after AAP upheaval

Mrinalini Dhyani -
With Delhi CM & AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal behind bars, his wife Sunita is now in the limelight. Former acquaintances describe her as ‘sincere, dedicated, compassionate & polite’.

Every party is guilty in what Arvind Kejriwal is undergoing. Don’t see it in isolation

+TFP Vir Sanghvi -
The timing of Arvind Kejriwal's arrest lends credence to the AAP’s accusation that the BJP is using the central government’s agencies against its electoral opponents.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh walks out of Tihar, day after SC granted bail

PTI -
A large number of AAP supporters assembled outside the jail to celebrate his release. Singh had been lodged in the high-security prison in Delhi since 13 October, 2023.

Kejriwal stares at extended custody, but ‘blue-eyed boy’ Raghav Chadha continues UK sojourn

Chitleen K Sethi -
In the UK for eye surgery, AAP MP has lectured at LSE & attended event at House of Commons. Party workers are upset & opposition leaders are targeting him.

Sreenivasulu Reddy, in middle of Delhi liquor ‘scam’ row, likely to be fielded by BJP ally TDP in LS polls

Mayank Kumar -
Reddy & his son Raghava joined TDP on 16 March. Arrested Delhi CM Kejriwal contradicts Reddy's statement to ED, says the MP turned against him after son's arrest in Delhi excise policy case.
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