Sisodia, the prime accused in the case, has been asked to appear before the agency at the CBI headquarters at 11 am on Monday.
AAP office bearers Saurabh BharadwajSanjay Singh and Atishi held separate press conferences and expressed apprehension that Sisodia Will be arrested although there is “no evidence against him” to stop AAP’s “rath” in electoral Gujarat.
The new excise policy, which came into force from November last, came into effect from September 1 this year after the state government decided to withdraw it.
‘No evidence, but Sisodia will be arrested’
Deputy Chief Minister after hours Manish After Sisodia tweeted on Sunday that he was called by the CBI on Monday, the Aam Aadmi Party expressed apprehension that the agency may arrest him “despite no evidence being found against him” in the alleged excise policy scam.
AAP office-bearers Saurabh Bhardwaj, Sanjay Singh and Atishi held separate press conferences and alleged that Sisodia would be arrested to check AAP’s dominance in Gujarat, where the party is planning to launch its campaign ahead of the assembly elections due later this year. Increasing base.
Sisodia has been named as the prime accused in the FIR lodged by the CBI on the recommendation of LG VK Saxena to probe alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the Excise Policy 2021-22. The CBI has already conducted searches at the residence, office and bank locker in connection with the case.
“CBI raided my house for 14 hours, nothing came out. Searched my bank locker, nothing came out in it. They didn’t find anything in my village. Now, they have called me to CBI Headquarters tomorrow morning at 11 am. I will go and give my full support. Satyamev Jayate,” tweeted Sisodia.
The CBI has so far made two arrests while the Enforcement Directorate has arrested one person in the case. More than 500 raids have been conducted since August this year.
Terming it as the second freedom struggle, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, who are in jail in a different case, were like Bhagat Singh.
“The noose of jail and hanging could not stop the strong intentions of Bhagat Singh. This is the second fight for freedom. Manish and Satyendra are today’s Bhagat Singh. After 75 years, the country got an education minister who gave good education and hoped for a bright future. of. The future too. Prayers of crores of poor are with you,” Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi.
Addressing a press conference, AAP’s chief spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj claimed that summoning Sisodia to the CBI headquarters was a well-planned move and the deputy CM would be arrested for obstructing AAP’s campaign in Gujarat.
Bhardwaj said, “The CBI summons have nothing to do with the excise case. They have called Manish Sisodia to his office to be arrested. BJP should just wait and see – the more they arrest AAP leaders.” Will do, the more the party will be stronger in Gujarat.” Told.
Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh claimed that the CBI notice sent to Sisodia is a clear indication that the BJP’s defeat in Gujarat is certain.
Singh alleged, “Acting out of fear, the BJP is conspiring to arrest Manish Sisodia just before his Gujarat rallies. The BJP controlled CBI does not intend to interrogate Sisodia. It is a ploy to arrest him.” Is.”
Kalkaji MLA Atishi alleged that the BJP was trying to divert attention from the rising anti-incumbency wave against his 27-year tenure in Gujarat and sabotaging AAP’s election by targeting Sisodia.
Responding to AAP’s claims, Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor alleged that the leaders of Kejriwal’s party were aware of the corruption in the excise policy and therefore feared that Sisodia would be arrested.
Kapoor tweeted, “You leaders are saying that Manish Sisodia will be arrested by CBI on Monday. CBI has summoned him so far. How can you be so sure about his arrest? That means you know. That Sisodia is involved in the scam.”
watch Delhi Excise Policy Scam: CBI summons Deputy CM Manish Sisodia for questioning on October 17