CM Arvind Kejriwal Defends Deputy Manish Sisodia, Calls CBI Arrests in Liquor Policy Scam Case Politically Motivated
Recently, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, made a statement declaring the innocence of Manish Sisodia, his deputy, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection to a liquor policy scam case in Delhi.
BaluSingh Rajpurohit 
Recently, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, made a statement declaring the innocence of Manish Sisodia, his deputy, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection to a liquor policy scam case in Delhi. The statement made by Kejriwal has sparked a debate about the credibility of the CBI and the implications of such a statement on the ongoing investigation.
Firstly, it is important to understand the context of the case. The CBI had arrested Sisodia's former advisor, Gopal Krishna Madhav, in connection with an alleged scam related to the Delhi government's liquor policy. It was alleged that Madhav had manipulated the process to favor certain companies in granting licenses to sell liquor in the city. Subsequently, the CBI arrested Sisodia's OSD, Abhinav Rai, for his alleged involvement in the case.
Following the arrests, the Chief Minister made a statement declaring Sisodia's innocence and stating that the arrest was politically motivated. Kejriwal also criticized the CBI, alleging that the agency was acting on behalf of the central government to harass the Delhi government.
The statement made by Kejriwal has raised questions about the credibility of the CBI and the impact it could have on the investigation. The CBI is a premier investigative agency of the country, and any allegations against its credibility can have far-reaching consequences. However, Kejriwal's statement also highlights the issue of political interference in the functioning of investigative agencies.
मनीष बेक़सूर हैं। उनकी गिरफ़्तारी गंदी राजनीति है। मनीष की गिरफ़्तारी से लोगों में बहुत रोष है। लोग सब देख रहे हैं। लोगों को सब समझ आ रहा है। लोग इसका जवाब देंगे।
इस से हमारे हौसले और बढ़ेंगे। हमारा संघर्ष और मज़बूत होगा। — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 26, 2023
In recent years, there have been instances of the central government using investigative agencies to target opposition leaders and their allies. This has led to concerns about the impartiality and independence of these agencies. Kejriwal's statement highlights these concerns and raises questions about the role of investigative agencies in a democracy.
In conclusion, the statement made by Arvind Kejriwal regarding the innocence of Manish Sisodia in the Delhi liquor policy scam case has sparked a debate about the credibility of the CBI and the role of investigative agencies in a democracy. While the investigation is ongoing, it is important that the agencies function independently and impartially, without any political interference. Any allegations of wrongdoing should be thoroughly investigated, and the guilty should be punished, regardless of their political affiliations.
