Manish Sisodia: Delhi deputy chief minister arrested over corruption allegations

Last Updated: February 27, 2023 | India, Delhi
Manish Sisodia: Delhi deputy chief minister arrested over corruption allegations

Manish Sisodia, the deputy chief minister of Delhi, was detained by the federal police of India on suspicion of corruption. After many hours of interrogation over alleged violations of the city's alcohol ordinance, the arrest was made. Once police launched an investigation, the policy—which encouraged the opening of more booze stores—was abandoned. The claims are refuted by Mr. Sisodia and his Aam Aadmi Party, who also charge the ruling BJP with engaging in "dirty politics." The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which was founded more than ten years ago as a result of a significant anti-corruption campaign, is sensitive to issues involving corruption. It has already taken control of the state of Punjab and the nation's capital and is attempting to establish itself as a major force in  Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India said that Mr. Sisodia's detention  opposition to PM Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP district of Delhi. The  was related to their inquiry into Delhi's alcohol laws. Despite being presented with evidence to the contrary, "he offered evasive answers and did not help [with] the inquiry," it claimed. "He has been arrested as a result,"  The arrest, according to the AAP, was the result of "political rivalry"  and a  "fabricated case."  Delhi's chief minister and AAP party leader Arvind Kejriwal said that Mr. Sisodia was innocent and that the detention was the result of "dirty politics." "People are quite angry as a result of Manish's arrest", Everyone is being observed. Kejriwal tweeted, "People will react to this."  "This will make us feel better."  "Our fight will intensify."

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