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TopicAAP excise policy

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.

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

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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.

India hits out at US over remarks on Delhi CM Kejriwal’s arrest, summons senior diplomat

Pia Krishnankutty -
External affairs ministry has warned against ‘casting aspersions’ on India’s legal processes, calling them unwarranted.

Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest caps AAP, BJP feud. If he stays CM, Delhi can face President’s rule

Sourav Roy Barman -
The AAP has rejected all the charges against Arvind Kejriwal and claims that the ED has found no evidence in the case despite two years of investigation.

‘Generated proceeds of crime, used them for polls’ — ED says Kejriwal ‘kingpin of liquor scam’

Ananya Bhardwaj -
The central agency, it is learnt, claims it has 'sufficient proof' Delhi CM sought bribe from BRS leader Kavitha in exchange for liquor trade benefits. AAP has refuted the allegations.

AAP a ‘company’, Kejriwal liable as its chief — how ED’s linked Delhi CM to ‘proceeds of crime’

Mayank Kumar -
In remand plea, central agency claimed Kejriwal liable to face action under PMLA as he was 'ultimately responsible' for his party using 'proceeds of crime' in 2022 assembly polls.

Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh & now Kejriwal — AAP grapples with leadership vacuum ahead of LS polls

Sourav Roy Barman -
While Delhi Education Minister Atishi has seemingly been groomed as Kejriwal’s possible successor in Delhi govt, the real challenge for the AAP will be on political decision-making front.

Delhi HC denies Arvind Kejriwal protection from coercive action in excise policy case

PTI -
The latest summons, the ninth issued by ED, asked the Delhi CM to appear before it Thursday. Kejriwal has repeatedly refused to comply, calling the summons illegal.

Arvind Kejriwal appears virtually before Delhi Court, states ‘budget session’ as reason

ANI -
The Delhi CM appeared before the Rouse Avenue Court after the Enforcement Directorate filed complaint against him for no-compliance of summons in Delhi liquor money case.

ED sends sixth summons to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case

PTI -
After a complaint was filed by the ED, a Delhi court has asked the AAP chief to comply.
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