NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has obtained the necessary sanction to prosecute Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The case has been under investigation for several months, involving allegations of irregularities and corruption in the formulation and implementation of the capital’s excise policy.
The sanction to prosecute comes after the CBI gathered substantial evidence pointing towards Kejriwal’s alleged involvement in the policy’s creation and the subsequent benefits accrued by select liquor businesses. The CBI’s move to seek prosecution approval signals an escalation in the high-profile case, which has already seen several officials and politicians embroiled in legal proceedings.
The Delhi government’s excise policy has been under intense scrutiny since allegations of favoritism, manipulation, and undue advantages granted to certain companies came to light. The CBI is now set to proceed with formal charges against the chief minister as part of its ongoing investigation.
This development marks a significant turn in the excise policy controversy and could have far-reaching political and legal ramifications in the months ahead.
