The CBI revealed in a Delhi court that during questioning, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused his former deputy, Manish Sisodia, of pushing for the privatisation of liquor stores in Delhi. Kejriwal fervently denied making any such claims. The court raised objections to the CBI's statement, stating that Kejriwal had only mentioned that privatisation was not his idea and that the CBI had misconstrued his statement. Additionally, Kejriwal accused the CBI of twisting facts and proclaimed Sisodia's innocence.
Manish Sisodia Accused of Pushing for Liquor Store Privatization
In a recent development in the ongoing Delhi liquor policy case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused his former deputy, Manish Sisodia, of pushing for the privatization of liquor stores in Delhi.
The CBI's revelation came during a hearing in a Delhi court, where the agency presented its case against Sisodia. According to the CBI, Kejriwal's alleged statement came during his own questioning by the agency in connection with the case.
Kejriwal, however, has vehemently denied making any such claims. He has stated that he only mentioned that privatization was not his idea and that the CBI has misconstrued his statement.
The court raised objections to the CBI's statement, stating that Kejriwal had only mentioned that privatization was not his idea and that the CBI had misconstrued his statement. The court also pointed out that Kejriwal had not explicitly accused Sisodia of pushing for privatization.
In response to the CBI's allegations, Kejriwal accused the agency of twisting facts and proclaimed Sisodia's innocence. He stated that Sisodia is a "thoroughly honest" man and that the CBI is targeting him for political reasons.
Background of the Delhi Liquor Policy Case
The Delhi liquor policy case pertains to alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi government's new excise policy for 2021-22. The CBI, which is investigating the case, has alleged that the policy was deliberately designed to benefit certain private companies and that bribes were paid to government officials to facilitate this.
Sisodia, who was the excise minister at the time, has been named as one of the main accused in the case. He has been charged with corruption, money laundering, and criminal conspiracy. Sisodia has denied all charges and has accused the BJP-led central government of politically targeting him and the AAP government.
FAQs
1. What is the Delhi liquor policy case?
It involves alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi government's new excise policy for 2021-22.
2. Who has been accused in the case?
Manish Sisodia, the former excise minister, and several other government officials and private individuals have been accused.
3. What is Sisodia's role in the case?
He was the excise minister at the time and has been charged with corruption, money laundering, and criminal conspiracy.
4. What is Kejriwal's alleged involvement?
The CBI claims that Kejriwal accused Sisodia of pushing for the privatization of liquor stores in Delhi, but Kejriwal denies this.
5. What is the current status of the case?
The CBI is continuing its investigation, and Sisodia is currently out on bail.
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