Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been issued summons for the fourth time by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in the excise policy case. He has been asked to appear before the central probe agency on January 18.
In a letter addressed to the ED assistant director, Kejriwal had said the Election Commission of India had decided to hold the elections to the Rajya Sabha from the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Kejriwal had earlier cited Rajya Sabha elections, Republic Day celebrations and the Enforcement Directorate’s ‘non-disclosure’ and ‘non-response’ approach as reasons for not appearing for questioning before the investigating agency.
This was the third time he had, through a letter, questioned the validity of the summons and skipped questioning. While referring to the two letters sent to the agency in the past, Kejriwal said it was a “matter of concern” that no response was received.
In his previous responses, Kejriwal had called the summons “motivated” and alleged they were “issued for vexatious considerations”. He also asked in what capacity he was being summoned — “ as a witness or a suspect” — in relation to the Delhi excise policy case.
