New Delhi: After the Directorate of Enforcement issued fresh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi Jal Board money laundering probe, allegedly, Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva claimed that the issue is bigger than the liquor scam.
"This is not a new case. Delhi Jal Board has massive corruption. This issue is bigger than the Liquor Scam...Arvind Kejriwal will have to answer," said Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva.
The summons was issued to Kejriwal on Saturday evening under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of ED's ongoing probe into the illegal tendering in DJB and the laundering of alleged proceeds of crime.
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Meanwhile, BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj said that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has disrespected the eight summons of the Enforcement Directorate.
"CM Arvind Kejriwal is well-educated and so as his cabinet ministers, however, when it comes to the law, his knowledge is zero...The investigation that is underway, is in connection with a liquor scam as the allegations are grave.
The charges say that AAP leaders have taken 100 crore kickbacks...The Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, has disrespected the 8 summons of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
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The petition that has been filed by ED in court under IPC's section 174...The proceeding has nothing to do with the fact that ED summons are 'legal or illegal'...He (Arvind Kejriwal) has himself invited this case against him...." said BJP leader BAnsuri Swaraj.
Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Minister Atishi claimed on Sunday that the case is 'fake', adding that the party is not aware of the case registered by the ED in this matter. (ANI)
