Enforcement Directorate

Saurabh Bharadwaj, the Health Minister of Delhi, emphasized Kejriwal's concern for the healthcare of the state, despite being in ED custody. He assured the public that the Chief Minister is deeply troubled by the potential suffering of the people of Delhi due to his detention and has promptly acted to address any issues arising, such as difficulties faced in accessing tests at Mohalla clinics. Bharadwaj reassured the citizens that Kejriwal remains dedicated to their welfare even while confined.

Reports suggest that she arrived at the ED office situated on the A.P.J Abdul Kalam Road around 7 p.m., accompanied by an aide carrying a bag containing food for her husband.

The federal agency is set to launch an inquiry to determine whether these directives from the detained chief minister adhered to the special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court's stipulations issued to the ED and Kejriwal during his custody period, sources stated.

The directive focused on the water supply of the national capital and was communicated by the Chief Minister via a memorandum to Delhi Minister Atishi, responsible for the relevant portfolio.

During a press briefing at the state BJP headquarters following a meeting on poll preparedness, Sarma pointed out that had Kejriwal complied with the initial summonses, his arrest might have been avoided. He emphasized, "If the ED serves someone nine summonses and that person doesn't show up, it is evident that he is inviting his arrest. The ED didn't arrest Kejriwal, he invited the agency to arrest him."

Kavitha, daughter of BRS supremo and former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, was apprehended on March 15 from Hyderabad in connection with the case. Following her arrest, a special court in Delhi remanded her to ED custody until March 23.

Kejriwal has been called upon to provide his statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at the agency's office on A P J Abdul Kalam Road on March 18, the sources stated.

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Divya Malhotra, presiding over the Rouse Avenue Court, provided relief to Chief Minister Kejriwal on a bail bond of Rs 50,000 along with a surety of Rs 50,000.

Speaking at a BJP rally in Nagarkurnool, approximately 135 kilometers away, Modi launched a scathing attack on both the Congress and the BRS, blaming them for obstructing the development of Telangana.

Special Judge Rakesh Syal of the Rouse Avenue Court emphasized that the Chief Minister could address any exemptions directly with the magisterial court. "For exemption, you can move the trial court," the judge asserted.