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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.

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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’

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal skips 5th ED summons in Delhi excise policy case

PTI -
AAP has termed the summons 'illegal' alleging that the BJP wants to topple its government in Delhi by getting Kejriwal arrested.

Kejriwal scheduled to appear before Enforcement Directorate today in excise policy scam case

PTI -
The Delhi CM was questioned for nearly nine hours by the CBI in the case six months back, after which he had termed it as 'fabricated' and an attempt to finish the Aam Aadmi Party.
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