Kejriwal Arrest Blessing In Disguise For AAP? Why ED Action May Boost Kejriwal Factor In 2025 Delhi Polls

Aam Aadmi Party members raise slogans during a protest against the arrest of Delhi CM Aravind Kejriwal, in Bengaluru on March 22, 2024.

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) just days before the Lok Sabha elections in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy 2021-22. The opposition has alleged foul play by "BJP-controlled agencies", which they say is denying them a level-playing field in the general elections, and raised doubts about a free and fair election.  The BJP has countered the charges saying the agencies are going by rules and the opposition is trying to