Sanction To Prosecute Arvind Kejriwal? AAP Demands Copy Of Approval Letter

New Delhi: 

In more trouble for former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has sanctioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute him in the alleged money laundering case linked to the liquor policy scam, said sources. The sanction comes ahead of the Delhi elections, which will be a major test for Mr Kejriwal since the Lok Sabha elections debacle.

The AAP, however, has called it “false and misleading” and asked the ED to show the copy of the sanction given by the Lt Governor.

A case under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) charges was earlier filed against Mr Kejriwal, but the trial had not started. After the Supreme Court made the Lt Governor’s approval mandatory to prosecute individuals holding government posts in money laundering cases, the ED wrote to the Chief Secretary asking for permission, said sources.The BJP doubled down on its charges against the AAP with Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva welcoming the sanction to prosecute Mr Kejriwal. “We have been saying that Arvind Kejriwal took commission in liquor scam. As the investigation progresses, he would be trapped. He has spoiled Delhi, and looted crores of rupees, we welcome the investigation,” said Mr Sachdeva.