After the arrest of Chanpreet Singh by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly condemned the action, labelling it as a "politically motivated investigation." Singh, alleged to have handled the AAP's funds during the Goa assembly elections, was previously detained in a case related to Delhi's excise policy.
AAP has expressed concerns that the investigation, which led to various high-profile arrests including that of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, is based primarily on testimonies from approvers with ties to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
They cited the case of Sharath Reddy, an individual allegedly linked to the BJP, who reportedly redirected Rs 55 crore to the party through electoral bonds after his arrest. The AAP claims this action highlights a genuine scandal that arose post-investigation, rather than from their party's operations.
The party's statement highlighted the absence of concrete evidence or monetary recovery from AAP leaders despite extensive investigations spanning two years and involving over 500 raids. This situation has amplified their assertion of the investigation's political bias, especially in the context of the ongoing judicial proceedings.
Currently, Chief Minister Kejriwal remains in judicial custody, with a recent court ruling extending his detention till April 23. His legal challenges, including an unsuccessful appeal to the Supreme Court against his arrest and custody, underscore the legal battles ensuing from these charges.
Furthermore, AAP leader Sanjay Singh has only recently been released on bail after being incarcerated since the previous October related to the same policy.
The ED continues to claim that the AAP significantly benefited from illicit funds generated through the now-defunct liquor policy. This complex legal entanglement occurs amid broader political and electoral strategies, with the AAP and its leaders vehemently defending their innocence and condemning the investigative methods and motivations.
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