At a press conference, Atishi Marlena of the Aam Aadmi Party accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of arresting party leader Arvind Kejriwal due to fear of defeat in the upcoming elections. She also called for people to change their social media profile pictures to show support for Kejriwal and the fight to save democracy. The AAP has resolved not to celebrate Holi this year and continues to protest against Kejriwal's arrest in connection to a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy.
Modi-Kejriwal Rivalry Escalates: AAP Accuses PM of Plotting to Arrest Kejriwal
The long-standing rivalry between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took a dramatic turn recently when the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused Modi of trying to arrest Kejriwal due to fear of defeat in the upcoming elections.
Background
The feud between Modi and Kejriwal dates back to their time as chief ministers of Gujarat and Delhi, respectively. Kejriwal has often criticized Modi's policies and accused him of corruption, while Modi has dismissed Kejriwal as a "drama queen" and a "liar."
The current escalation in tensions stems from the arrest of Kejriwal's deputy, Manish Sisodia, in connection with an alleged money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy. The AAP has alleged that the case is politically motivated and that the Modi government is trying to silence Kejriwal by arresting his close associates.
AAP's Accusations
At a press conference, AAP spokesperson Atishi Marlena accused Modi of "personally targeting" Kejriwal and "trying to arrest him." She claimed that the arrest was a "blatant attack on democracy" and called for people to change their social media profile pictures to show support for Kejriwal and the fight to save democracy.
The AAP has also resolved not to celebrate Holi this year and continues to protest against Kejriwal's arrest.
Government's Response
The Modi government has denied the AAP's accusations, claiming that the arrest of Sisodia is a matter of law enforcement and has nothing to do with politics. The government has also criticized the AAP for "politicizing" the issue and trying to "mislead" the public.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Why is Arvind Kejriwal being accused of money laundering?
Kejriwal is not being accused of money laundering. His deputy, Manish Sisodia, has been arrested in connection with an alleged money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy.
2. What is the Delhi excise policy?
The Delhi excise policy is a set of regulations governing the sale and distribution of alcohol in Delhi. The policy was allegedly manipulated by AAP officials to favor certain liquor dealers, resulting in the arrest of Sisodia.
3. Is the arrest of Manish Sisodia politically motivated?
The AAP claims that the arrest is politically motivated, while the government denies this. The matter is currently being investigated by law enforcement agencies.
4. Why is the AAP not celebrating Holi this year?
The AAP has resolved not to celebrate Holi this year in protest against the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal.
5. What are the possible consequences of this escalation in tensions?
The escalation in tensions could lead to a further breakdown in relations between the Modi government and the AAP, and could also increase political instability in Delhi.
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