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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:
11:50 (IST) Feb 26
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11:49 (IST) Feb 26
CBI and ED has filed chargesheet of 10,000 pages. But, they couldn't find any evidence: AAP leader Atishi
11:47 (IST) Feb 26
The cowardly act of CBI and ED shows how much Modi ji is afraid of Kejriwal ji. It has been the custom of the world that when someone has set out to enhance the country, all the evil forces are trying to pull him down. We are not afraid.
AAP leader Raghav Chadha
11:42 (IST) Feb 26
Manish Sisodia joins CBI probe in Delhi excise policy scam
Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday joined the CBI's probe in the excise policy scam. He reached the CBI's headquarters at 11.10 am. Before joining the probe, he went to Rajghat along with other party leaders, Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bhardwaj, to offer prayers.
11:28 (IST) Feb 26
Section 144 promulgated in South District and entry towards CBI offices regulated to ensure law and order: Delhi Police
11:26 (IST) Feb 26
"We will take care of your family Manish, don’t worry," says Arvind Kejriwal in a tweet.
11:22 (IST) Feb 26
Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia reaches CBI office for questioning in liquor policy case.
#WATCH | #Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia reaches #CBI office for questioning in liquor policy case. (ANI) https://t.co/U45UdxZgFi
— TOI Delhi (@TOIDelhi) 167739073400011:08 (IST) Feb 26
If I go to jail, it doesn't mean students will stop studying. I will assess their performance even in jail: Sisodia ahead of CBI questioning
11:08 (IST) Feb 26
Party workers will take care of my family if I go to jail: Manish Sisodia at Rajghat ahead of questioning by CBI in excise case
11:06 (IST) Feb 26
I'm not scared of ED, CBI questioning. They are questioning me based on false allegations.
Manish Sisodia
11:03 (IST) Feb 26
While addressing public at Rajghat, Sisodia says Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not scared of Rahul Gandhi anymore. "He's now scared of Arvind Kejriwal and AAP," says Sisodia.
10:55 (IST) Feb 26
My wife will be left alone in the house as I will be sent to jail today, says Manish Sisodia ahead of going to CBI office.
10:54 (IST) Feb 26
I've faced several ups and downs in my life. My wife has always supported me: Manish Sisodia
10:42 (IST) Feb 26
Converting corruption into event management won't help them hide corruption. AAP did not give any answer on liquor policy scam. One thing is clear that they are busy hiding the truth. They should give answers to CBI, event management isn't required.
BJP's Sambit Patra
10:38 (IST) Feb 26
Going to jail for country, society matter of pride: Arvind Kejriwal ahead of Manish Sisodia's questioning by CBI
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said going to jail for the country and the society is not a curse but a matter of pride, amid apprehensions of his deputy Manish Sisodia's arrest by the CBI in the alleged excise policy scam. Sisodia will be questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) later in the day in connection with the federal agency's probe into the alleged scam. "God is with you Manish. The blessings of lakhs of children and their parents are with you. When you go to jail for the country and the society, it is not a curse but a matter of pride. I pray to god that you return from jail soon. Delhi's children, their parents and all of us will wait for you," Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi.
10:23 (IST) Feb 26
Manish Sisodia arrives at Rajghat.
#Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia arrives at Rajghat. https://t.co/G3VUGBdE90
— TOI Delhi (@TOIDelhi) 167738712200010:22 (IST) Feb 26
I am a follower of Bhagat Singh, not afraid of jail: Manish Sisodia ahead of CBI questioning today in excise case
Ahead of his questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the alleged excise policy scam, Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday said he would "fully cooperate" with the probe agency.
READ MORE10:19 (IST) Feb 26
Before going to CBI office, Sisodia seeks blessings of Bapu at Rajghat.
10:08 (IST) Feb 26
Manish Sisodia sought blessings of his mother before going to CBI office.
Picture credit: Twitter
10:00 (IST) Feb 26
Manish Sisodia leaves from his residence.
#WATCH | #Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia leaves from his residence. He will be questioned by CBI in connection wit… https://t.co/PFLdXesEEi
— TOI Delhi (@TOIDelhi) 167738550100009:51 (IST) Feb 26
AAP national spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj said Sisodia is the future national education minister.
09:36 (IST) Feb 26
Going to jail for country, society not curse, it is matter of pride: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal amid apprehensions of deputy CM Sisodia's arrest by CBI.
09:33 (IST) Feb 26
God is with you. I pray to god that you return from jail soon.
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, ahead of deputy CM Manish Sisodia's questioning.
09:30 (IST) Feb 26
Manish Sisodia is likely to reach CBI headquarter by 11am.
09:06 (IST) Feb 26
"Going to CBI again today, will cooperate fully during the investigation. I don't care if I have to stay in jail for a few months. I am a follower of Bhagat Singh," tweets Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia
08:34 (IST) Feb 26
Security deployed outside the residence of Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia.
Security deployed outside the residence of #Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia. (ANI) https://t.co/A6J0cNTnKg
— TOI Delhi (@TOIDelhi) 167738061900007:46 (IST) Feb 26
Manish Sisodia may be arrested by CBI today: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
With deputy CM Manish Sisodia scheduled to be questioned by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday in the excise policy case, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal feared that the probe agency might arrest the former.
READ MORE06:57 (IST) Feb 26
Sisodia also expressed his apprehension that he might be arrested by CBI on Sunday and alleged that the agency was acting on the instructions of BJP to take “revenge” on him.
06:57 (IST) Feb 26
Three excise department officials, along with 12 private individuals,were also named in the FIR.
06:57 (IST) Feb 26
Sisodia, who also holds the charge of finance and excise departments, was made accused number one by CBI in the FIR registered in alleged irregularities in formulation and implementation of the now-withdrawn Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 in July last year.
06:57 (IST) Feb 26
CBI has called Manish Sisodia for questioning. Our sources are saying that he will be arrested on Sunday.
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal
06:56 (IST) Feb 26
CBI to quiz Manish Sisodia today
With deputy CM Manish Sisodia scheduled to be questioned by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday in the excise policy case, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal feared that the probe agency might arrest the former.
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