Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia, after his release from Tihar jail in the Delhi excise policy case, urged party workers and citizens to rise up against the "dictatorial" powers in the country. He also took a dig at the BJP, saying that people must unite against their "dictatorship" which is not just putting leaders in jail, but also harassing ordinary citizens. Sisodia claimed that he was not worried about his bail, but was pained to see businessmen being dragged into "fake cases" for not donating to the BJP.
Manish Sisodia's Release and Call for Resistance
On February 26, 2023, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was released from Tihar jail after being arrested in connection with the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Upon his release, Sisodia addressed party workers and citizens, urging them to rise up against the "dictatorial" powers in the country.
Background
The Delhi excise policy scam involves allegations of irregularities and corruption in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi excise policy for the year 2021-22. The policy was designed to streamline and privatize the sale and distribution of alcohol in the capital.
In July 2022, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested seven individuals, including liquor businessmen and executives, in connection with the scam. Sisodia was arrested on September 17, 2022, by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Sisodia's Allegations and Calls for Resistance
Upon his release, Sisodia vehemently denied the allegations against him, claiming that he had no role in any corruption or irregularities. He further accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the center of using the CBI and ED to target political opponents and suppress dissent.
Sisodia urged party workers and citizens to "wake up" and "fight against the dictatorship" that he claimed was prevailing in the country. He said that the BJP was not only targeting political leaders but also ordinary citizens who dared to speak out against them.
Reactions and Counter-Allegations
The BJP has strongly rejected Sisodia's allegations, calling them "baseless" and "politically motivated." The party has accused Sisodia and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of being involved in corruption and demanding a thorough investigation into the excise policy scam.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. What is the Delhi excise policy scam? It is a case involving allegations of irregularities and corruption in the Delhi excise policy for the year 2021-22.
2. Who has been arrested in connection with the scam? Seven individuals, including Manish Sisodia, have been arrested so far.
3. What are the allegations against Manish Sisodia? Sisodia is accused of corruption and irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the excise policy.
4. What is Sisodia's defense to the allegations? Sisodia claims that he had no role in any corruption or irregularities and is being politically targeted.
5. What is the significance of Sisodia's release? Sisodia's release has fueled political tensions and raised concerns about the alleged use of investigative agencies to target political opponents.
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