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Manish Sisodia’s Arrest Live Updates: Aam Aadmi Party to hold nationwide protests on Monday against Sisodia's arrest
The CBI on Sunday arrested Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in connection with alleged corruption in the now-scrapped excise policy relating to the sale of alcohol, in a move that could plunge the national capital into a governance crisis and further widen the political rift between the AAP and the BJP-led Central government.
Sisodia's arrest, one of the highest-profile actions against an opposition leader, comes after that of Satyendar Jain, Delhi's the then health minister, in June last year. Both ministers have led what the Aam Aadmi Party describes as the successful transformation of Delhi's education and health services, contributing to the party's popularity and continued electoral success. Their absence in the government would leave Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal with no heavyweight lieutenant to implement his governance agenda in Delhi.
Sisodia was arrested after nearly eight hours of questioning on various aspects of the excise policy for 2021-22, which the probe agency says suffered from irregularities both in its formulation and implementation, allegedly intended to benefit people with links to the AAP.
The CBI investigators were not satisfied with Sisodia's answers, an agency official said, adding he was not cooperating in the investigation and avoided clarifications sought on crucial points.
"He gave evasive replies and did not cooperate in the investigation despite being confronted with evidence to the contrary. Therefore, he has been arrested," the CBI said in a statement.Reacting to Sisodia's arrest, Kejriwal said the deputy chief minister was innocent and his arrest was "dirty politics".
"Manish is innocent. His arrest is dirty politics. His arrest has angered people quite a lot. People are watching everything. People now understand everything and will give reply to this. It will boost our spirit and our struggle will only get stronger," Kejriwal said.
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Sisodia's arrest, one of the highest-profile actions against an opposition leader, comes after that of Satyendar Jain, Delhi's the then health minister, in June last year. Both ministers have led what the Aam Aadmi Party describes as the successful transformation of Delhi's education and health services, contributing to the party's popularity and continued electoral success. Their absence in the government would leave Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal with no heavyweight lieutenant to implement his governance agenda in Delhi.
Sisodia was arrested after nearly eight hours of questioning on various aspects of the excise policy for 2021-22, which the probe agency says suffered from irregularities both in its formulation and implementation, allegedly intended to benefit people with links to the AAP.
The CBI investigators were not satisfied with Sisodia's answers, an agency official said, adding he was not cooperating in the investigation and avoided clarifications sought on crucial points.
"He gave evasive replies and did not cooperate in the investigation despite being confronted with evidence to the contrary. Therefore, he has been arrested," the CBI said in a statement.Reacting to Sisodia's arrest, Kejriwal said the deputy chief minister was innocent and his arrest was "dirty politics".
"Manish is innocent. His arrest is dirty politics. His arrest has angered people quite a lot. People are watching everything. People now understand everything and will give reply to this. It will boost our spirit and our struggle will only get stronger," Kejriwal said.
Stay with TOI for all updates:
00:49 (IST) Feb 27
Manish Sisodia was arrested not only because of his role in Liquor scam but also for destruction of evidence. The mastermind of this scam is yet to be held. Law will take its own course and all these people will be punished.
Manoj Tiwari, BJP MP
00:27 (IST) Feb 27
Aam Aadmi Party will hold nationwide protests on Monday against Manish Sisodia's arrest.
23:20 (IST) Feb 26
Aam Aadmi Party to hold protest at BJP headquarters on Monday
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will hold a protest at BJP headquarters on Monday around 12pm against the arrest of deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with liquor policy case.
23:08 (IST) Feb 26
They were detained at around 12.40pm from Lodhi Road near CGO pocket: DCP South Chandan Chowdhary, Delhi Police
23:05 (IST) Feb 26
Total of 36 people, including Sanjay Singh (MP Rajya Sabha), Gopal Rai (MLA & minister) Rohit Kumar Mehraulia (MLA, Trilokpuri)& Dinesh Mohnia (MLA Sangam Vihar) have been detained for violating provisions section 144 CrPC imposed in south district.
DCP South Chandan Chowdhary
23:02 (IST) Feb 26
Akhil Gogoi condemns Delhi Deputy CM's arrest, demands his immediate release
Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi on Sunday condemned the arrest of Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, alleging that it exposes the "hypocritical attitude" of the BJP. He also urged opposition parties to raise their voice against such "fascist tendencies" in the country.
"I strongly condemn the arrest of Manish Sisodia and demand his immediate release. The arrests of leaders on the basis of fabricated evidence clearly expose the barbaric character of BJP," Gogoi said. (PTI)
"I strongly condemn the arrest of Manish Sisodia and demand his immediate release. The arrests of leaders on the basis of fabricated evidence clearly expose the barbaric character of BJP," Gogoi said. (PTI)
23:01 (IST) Feb 26
Sisodia must be only education minister in world involved in liquor scam: BJP after his arrest by CBI
Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia or other AAP leaders never answered questions related to suspected corruption in the liquor policy, the BJP said on Sunday, asserting that it believes there is merit in the case against the arrested leader. Sisodia was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday evening in connection with alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped excise policy for 2021-22. (PTI)
23:00 (IST) Feb 26
Sisodia's arrest: AAP alleges vendetta politics, BJP rejects charge
"It is a black day for democracy," the AAP said Sunday while claiming that Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was innocent and has been arrested due to vendetta politics, a charge rejected by the BJP which said the law was taking its course. The BJP alleged that AAP leaders had failed to explain several questionable actions in the Delhi excise policy matter, and said that agencies do not work on emotion but look into technicalities. (PTI)
22:33 (IST) Feb 26
If Manish Sisodia had got himself a BJP brand of washing machine, he would never been arrested: TMC MP Derek O'Brien
22:17 (IST) Feb 26
Manish Sisodia arrested in a false case, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says
मनीष जी के परिवार से मिलने पंजाब के सीएम भगवंत मान साहब भी मेरे साथ गए। https://t.co/U8iFGdadVO
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 167742982500022:15 (IST) Feb 26
BJP will not be able to prove corruption of even a rupee in court: AAP after Manish Sisodia's arrest
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday said that BJP would not be able to prove corruption of even a rupee when the case of Delhi deputy chief minister and party leader Manish Sisodia, who was arrested by CBI in the excise policy case, would go to court.
Addressing a press conference, AAP leader Atishi said, "Today CBI has arrested Manish Sisodia. When Sisodia was going to the CBI office in the morning, he himself had said that he would be arrested today."
Addressing a press conference, AAP leader Atishi said, "Today CBI has arrested Manish Sisodia. When Sisodia was going to the CBI office in the morning, he himself had said that he would be arrested today."
21:55 (IST) Feb 26
Delhi Police has arrested me, minister Gopal Rai ji along with MLA Rituraj Jha, Dinesh Mohania, Rohit Mehraulia, Adil Khan along with many councilors & workers at Fatehpur Beri police station: AAP MP Sanjay Singh
21:50 (IST) Feb 26
AAP leader Atishi claimed 44 party leaders, including Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, Delhi minister Gopa Rai, have been arrested.
21:39 (IST) Feb 26
Not only Manish Ji, but whosoever speaks against them, they had them arrested. They don’t want anything to happen without their permission. This is not how democracy works. BJP wants to break AAP.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
21:38 (IST) Feb 26
Manish Sisodia is an honest man. He has been serving the country. He worked hard for underprivileged students & transformed government schools in Delhi. Today he has been arrested. We are seeing how honest & nationalist people are getting arrested nationwide: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
21:37 (IST) Feb 26
Mastermind of the liquor scam yet to be nabbed: BJP's Manoj Tiwari
Reacting to Manish Sisodia's arrest by CBI, BJP leader Manoj Tiwari said "mastermind of the liquor scam yet to be nabbed".
21:35 (IST) Feb 26
Forced to arrest Sisodia as he was evasive, didn't co-operate: CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said it arrested Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia for alleged irregularities in framing and implementation of the excise policy as he gave "evasive replies" and "did not co-operate in the investigation".
21:27 (IST) Feb 26
Arvind Kejriwal says Manish Sisodia is an honest person.
21:20 (IST) Feb 26
BJP calls arrested Dy CM Manish Sisodia 'liquor minister'
BJP on Sunday called deputy CM Manish Sisodia 'liquor minister' after his arrest following eight hours of questioning by CBI.
21:18 (IST) Feb 26
In the last 1 year did Arvind Kejriwal or an AAP member ever conduct a single press conference explaining excise policy? We asked why did they withdraw their excise policy abruptly for which they always spoke in favour? They did not state even a single reason: BJP's Sambit Patra
21:16 (IST) Feb 26
Manish Sisodia, other AAP leaders never explained why they withdrew excise policy after corruption was flagged: BJP after his arrest by CBI
21:16 (IST) Feb 26
Delhi excise policy was leaked to liquor-contractor 'friends' by AAP before it was sent to group of ministers: BJP after Sisodia's arrest
20:56 (IST) Feb 26
"We aren't afraid, whether you put us in jail or even hang us," says AAP's Atishi on Manish Sisodia's arrest by CBI in Delhi excise policy case.
20:50 (IST) Feb 26
Delhi: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann reaches deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia's residence soon after he was arrested by CBI in connection with liquor policy case.
20:49 (IST) Feb 26
People understand everything, this will give a boost to our struggle
CM Arvind Kejriwal on Manish Sisodia's arrest by CBI
20:31 (IST) Feb 26
When Manish Sisodia's case will go to court, BJP govt will not be able to prove corruption of even one rupee: AAP after his arrest by CBI
20:28 (IST) Feb 26
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal condemns arrest of deputy CM Manish Sisodia, says it's dirty politics
मनीष बेक़सूर हैं। उनकी गिरफ़्तारी गंदी राजनीति है। मनीष की गिरफ़्तारी से लोगों में बहुत रोष है। लोग सब देख रहे हैं।… https://t.co/oPtnWUDqai
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 167742290900020:20 (IST) Feb 26
BJP leader Kapil Mishra speaks on Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia's arrest for alleged corruption in implementing Excise policy.
#VIDEO| Kapil Mishra on Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia's arrest for alleged corruption in implementing Excise polic… https://t.co/TaHcbFmOmf
— TOI Delhi (@TOIDelhi) 167742236000020:18 (IST) Feb 26
Manish Sisodia arrested by CBI because of rising popularity of AAP and Arvind Kejriwal: AAP
20:15 (IST) Feb 26
"Manish Sisodia was arrested in a false case," says AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Delhi Deputy CM's arrest by CBI today.
20:14 (IST) Feb 26
Delhi: Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed outside the CBI headquarters after Deputy CM Manish Sisodia was arrested in connection with liquor policy case.
20:12 (IST) Feb 26
The CBI will not be able to prove its case against Manish Sisodia before the court, says AAP leader Atishi
20:06 (IST) Feb 26
Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's arrest height of dictatorship
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh
19:24 (IST) Feb 26
Manish Sisodia arrested by CBI after 8 hours of questioning
The CBI on Sunday evening arrested Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in connection with alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped liquor policy for 2021-22 after nearly eight hours of questioning during which his answers were not found satisfactory, officials said. Sisodia arrived at the CBI headquarters around 11.12am for the second round of questioning, they said.
19:03 (IST) Feb 26
Manish Sisodia's questioning continues for nearly 8 hours.
18:26 (IST) Feb 26
Police on Sunday detained 50 persons, including AAP MP Sanjay Singh and minister Gopal Rai, protesting near the CBI office where deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia is being questioned in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam case. Police said section 144 CrPC has been imposed in the area. (PTI)
17:59 (IST) Feb 26
I will not take my words back and will never apologize. When these people speak against Arvind Kejriwal, nobody pays attention. He is our CM & next Prime Minister: Neerja, AAP worker on her slogans against PM Modi
17:51 (IST) Feb 26
CBI questioning of Sisodia: AAP leaders detained for protesting near agency office
Police on Sunday detained 50 persons, including AAP MP Sanjay Singh and minister Gopal Rai, protesting near the CBI office where Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is being questioned in the Delhi excise policy scam case. Police said section 144 CrPC has been imposed in the area. (PTI)
15:31 (IST) Feb 26
CBI questioning of Sisodia: Delhi deputy CM fighting 'battle of truth', says Bhagwant Mann
The entire country is with Manish Sisodia who is fighting the "battle of truth", Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said after the AAP leader appeared before the CBI for questioning in the Delhi excise policy scam case on Sunday. With several AAP leaders coming out in support of the Delhi deputy chief minister, Mann in a tweet in Hindi said, "Manish ji, you are fighting the battle of truth…the whole country is with you…the love of millions of children is with you".
Read more here15:12 (IST) Feb 26
AAP today used the very unfortunate word "mar ja Modi". What they are trying to show? Is it to hide your (AAP) corruption? Earlier Congress also used bad words for our PM, this is really unfortunate: BJP's Sambit Patra
14:36 (IST) Feb 26
AAP leaders including MP Sanjay Singh detained at Fatehpur Beri police station.
#Delhi: AAP leaders including MP Sanjay Singh detained at Fatehpur Beri police station. https://t.co/AFME0rqSTO
— TOI Delhi (@TOIDelhi) 167740236800014:26 (IST) Feb 26
CBI questioning of Manish Sisodia: AAP leaders detained for protesting near agency office
Police on Sunday detained several AAP leaders, including Sanjay Singh and Gopal Rai, protesting near the CBI office in Delhi where deputy chief Minister Manish Sisodia is being questioned in the excise policy scam case.
READ MORE13:35 (IST) Feb 26
"Modi ji's hooliganism at its peak," tweets Gopal Rai
13:33 (IST) Feb 26
There were so many big scams in UPA 1-2, why there is no CBI-ED raid on Congress-Rahul Gandhi? BJP wants Congress to remain the opposition and AAP to remain confined to Delhi.
AAP leader Jasmine Shah
12:58 (IST) Feb 26
AAP MP Sanjay Singh and other party leaders detained by Delhi Police for protesting outside CBI office.
#WATCH | AAP MP Sanjay Singh and other party leaders detained by #DelhiPolice for protesting outside CBI office. De… https://t.co/7Sz85FDn3Z
— TOI Delhi (@TOIDelhi) 167739650900012:39 (IST) Feb 26
Sisodia questioning: Section 144 imposed at CBI headquarters
The Delhi Police has imposed CrPC 144 in and around areas of CBI headquarters to avoid unwanted gathering and to ensure law and order situations. It is being done to stop AAP workers from reaching near CBI headquarters where questioning of Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia is going on in connection with the alleged excise policy scam case.
12:18 (IST) Feb 26
"Manish ji, you are fighting the battle of truth, the whole country is with you. The love of millions of children is with you," tweets Bhagwant Mann.
12:13 (IST) Feb 26
Delhi excise policy scam case: Manish Sisodia appears before CBI for questioning
Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday appeared before the CBI as it began its second round of questioning in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam case.
READ MORE11:51 (IST) Feb 26
Today, they'll send Manish Sisodia to jail. In future, they'll send other AAP leaders to jail on the basis of false allegations.
AAP leader Atishi
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