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On the other hand, the Shiv Sena faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde took a contrasting stance, demanding Kejriwal's resignation from the chief ministerial post.
According to the lawyers, efforts will be made to secure Kejriwal's release from Tihar Jail as early as possible, potentially on the same day as the order.
Speaking to reporters, Yadav accused the BJP-led central government of "caging" and misusing democratic establishments to target political opponents like Kejriwal. He said the Congress has been consistently highlighting such alleged misuse of agencies against sitting chief ministers.
Kejriwal, the chief of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 for his alleged role in irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy for 2021-22.
The ED's affidavit comes in response to Kejriwal's plea seeking interim bail for six weeks to prepare for and campaign in the upcoming Gujarat Assembly elections.
Crasto expressed concerns that Kejriwal's continued incarceration is an attempt to muzzle his voice, which is seen as an important asset for the opposition INDIA alliance.
Kejriwal had approached the Supreme Court seeking bail and challenging his arrest by the ED in the alleged excise policy scam case. His legal team argued for interim relief, citing his constitutional duties as the elected Chief Minister of Delhi.
Kejriwal's legal team vehemently refuted the allegations, terming them as "politically motivated" and aimed at maligning the chief minister's image. They argued for bail, citing a lack of concrete evidence against their client.
The ED has been rigorously pursuing the case, alleging misconduct on the part of the Delhi Chief Minister.
The ED's visit comes in the wake of the high court's refusal to provide Kejriwal relief from any potential coercive measures by the investigative agency. The money laundering probe revolves around alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Delhi excise policy.
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