Manish Sisodia arrested in liquor policy case; AAP to hold nationwide protest today
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27 February, 2023 11:04 am IST
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The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday will hold nationwide protests against the arrest of Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor excise policy case.
Media reports said AAP party will also stage protests at the BJP headquarters in the national capital around 12 pm.
The CBI summoned him on Sunday in connection with the alleged irregularities and corruption in the formulation and implementation of the new excise policy for the national capital. Manish Sisodia was arrested by the CBI after eight hours of questioning on Sunday. In a statement, the investigating agency’s spokesperson said that the Delhi Deputy CM gave evasive replies and did not cooperate with the investigation despite being confronted with evidence to the contrary.
Quoting CBI officials, media reports said the Central Bureau of Investigation said that Manish Sisodia's answers were not satisfactory. CBI officials said that the Aam Aadmi Party leader was today grilled on various aspects of the excise policy - including his alleged link with Dinesh Arora and other accused mentioned in the FIR, and details of message exchanges from multiple phones.
In a statement, the CBI said, "The instant case was registered against Deputy Chief Minister and In charge Excise Minister, GNCTD of Delhi and 14 others for investigation into the matter of alleged irregularities in framing and implementation of Excise Policy for the year 2021-22 and extending post tender benefits to private persons."
Further, the CBI said Manish Sisodia will be produced before the designated court Monday.
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