Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has responded to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons, expressing concerns that the summons appeared to be "politically motivated" and issued for "extraneous considerations." In his official response, dated October 30, to the ED summons, Kejriwal pointed out a lack of clarity regarding the purpose of the summons and the capacity in which he was being summoned, whether as a witness or a suspect in the case.
Kejriwal's response mentioned that the summons did not provide specific details related to the case, such as the file number or the reason for his summons. He also raised concerns about the nature of the summons, stating that it appeared to be a "fishing and roving inquiry."
Furthermore, Kejriwal alleged that the summons had been leaked to select Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, who made statements about his imminent arrest even before he received the summons. He asserted that this implied political motivation and influence in the issuance of the summons.
Kejriwal emphasized his current roles as the Chief Minister of Delhi and the National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the ruling party in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. He noted the upcoming elections in various states and the need for his involvement in political campaigning and governance responsibilities.
In his response, Kejriwal requested the recall of what he referred to as "vague and motivated" summons, which he argued were legally unsustainable.
(With Agency Inputs)
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