Supporters of a prominent anti-corruption crusader and influential politician in India took to the streets in protest following his arrest by the federal Enforcement Directorate. Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of New Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, was detained on allegations of accepting bribes from liquor contractors amounting to 1 billion rupees nearly two years ago.
The Aam Aadmi Party vehemently denied the accusations, labeling them as fabricated and asserting that Kejriwal will continue to serve as Delhi's chief minister while challenging the charges in court. The arrest, orchestrated by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sparked controversy with opposition parties claiming it is a strategic move ahead of the upcoming national elections.
