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Sanjay Singh Arrest Live: Hello and welcome to the live blog, please follow this space for all the latest updates and pertaining to the arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy Scam.  The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy Scam case, making him the third AAP minister to be taken into custody. The arrest followed ED officials conducting raids at Singh's residence on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy.Sanjay Singh's arrest further diminishes the strength of the AAP led by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, as the party has already seen Manish Sisodia and Satyander Jain facing incarceration.Prior to Singh's arrest, ED investigators had questioned members of his staff and individuals associated with the 51-year-old Rajya Sabha MP.Sanjay Singh's name was mentioned in the ED's charge sheet, which detailed his alleged involvement with Dinesh Arora, a middleman. Arora claimed to have met Singh during an event at his restaurant, Unplugged Courtyard. According to the charge sheet, in 2020, Singh reportedly requested Arora to help restaurant owners raise funds for the Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi assembly election campaign, resulting in a cheque for ₹82 lakh being issued for this purpose.The charge sheet further disclosed that Dinesh Arora stated that another accused, Amit Arora, sought assistance in relocating his liquor shop from Okhla to Pitampura. Singh allegedly facilitated this request by communicating with Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, ultimately resolving the matter through the Excise Department.Dinesh Arora's statement also indicated that he had met Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal once at his residence in the presence of Sanjay Singh, while he had spoken to Sisodia on several occasions.In response to the ED's searches at MP Sanjay Singh's residence, AAP alleged that the investigation agency was targeting Singh due to his parliamentary inquiries regarding the Adani group."Sanjay Singh kept on raising questions on the issue of Adani, and this is why the raids are being conducted at his residence. The Central agencies found nothing earlier and won't find anything today either. First, they conducted raids at the residence of some journalists yesterday and today, raids conducted at Sanjay Singh's residence," said AAP spokesperson Reena Gupta.Sanjay Singh's father, Dinesh Singh, stated that they are fully cooperating with the ED's investigation.The Delhi government's excise policy for 2021-22, which granted licenses to liquor traders, was alleged to have allowed cartelization and favored certain dealers who purportedly paid bribes for it. This charge was vehemently denied by the AAP. Subsequently, the policy was scrapped, and the Delhi Lieutenant Governor recommended a CBI probe. In response, the ED registered a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

04/10/2023 22:40:42

BJP's Parvesh Sahib Singh Supports Arrest Of AAP MP Citing Evidence Of Involvement

The arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi liquor scam case has been defended by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Parvesh Sahib Singh, who claims that there is substantial evidence of Singh's involvement in the matter. 

04/10/2023 22:22:39

Sanjay Singh Arrest Live: BSP MP Danish Ali Condemns AAP MP's Arrest, Alleges Misuse Of Agencies

Danish Ali, a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MP, has strongly criticised the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi liquor scam case. Ali claimed Singh's suspension from the Rajya Sabha was due to his persistent questioning about Manipur-related issues, implying that the government was dissatisfied with his inquiries. The BSP MP went on to call the current situation an "undeclared emergency" marked by agency abuse and one-sided actions, calling it "vendetta politics."

04/10/2023 21:17:30

Arvind Kejriwal Says 'Sanjay Singh Is A Lion', Accuses PM Modi Of Political Motivation Behind His Arrest

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, has voiced strong criticism. Kejriwal alleged, "They (ED officials) searched his entire house but nothing was found, and he was arrested in the evening. Elections are coming, and after the formation of the INDIA alliance, PM Modi is desperate... They will arrest many people till 2024. Sanjay Singh is a lion...We will file a case in court..."

04/10/2023 20:43:04

Sanjay Singh Arrest Live: RML Hospital Team Arrives At ED Office Where AAP MP Is Detained After Arrest

A medical team from RML Hospital has arrived at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office where Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh is being held in response to his arrest. 

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04/10/2023 21:06:32

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Visits AAP MP's Residence Following His Arrest In Liquor Scam Case

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, has arrived at the residence of AAP MP Sanjay Singh.

04/10/2023 20:27:31

Sanjay Singh Arrest Live: Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party Chief Questions Arrest Of AAP MP

Reacting to the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar has raised questions and expressed concerns. Rajbhar remarked, "Why are people scared if they are innocent? There is something that's why ED and CBI are making arrests...There are 140 crore people in the country so why are they going to some people? There must be something..."

04/10/2023 20:24:20

AAP Leaders, RJD MP Manoj Jha Converge At AAP MP Sanjay Singh's Residence Following Arrest

Leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and RJD MP Manoj Jha gathered in Delhi at the home of AAP MP Sanjay Singh. This gathering came after Singh was arrested earlier in the evening as a result of an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on his home in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.

04/10/2023 20:01:58

Sanjay Singh's Father Stops AAP Workers Raising Anti-BJP Slogans. WATCH

Sanjay Singh's father intervened to stop AAP workers from using unparliamentary language while they raised anti-BJP slogans. Watch the video here.

04/10/2023 19:55:08

Sanjay Singh Arrest: RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha Meets Father Of Arrested AAP MP

RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha met with the father of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh. This meeting took place following the arrest of Sanjay Singh by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. 

04/10/2023 19:29:48

Sanjay Singh Arrest Live — 'Attempt To Silence Oppn': Delhi Minister Atishi Accuses BJP Of Desperation Following AAP MP's Arrest

Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Atishi, has responded strongly to the arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh, attributing it to the BJP's perceived desperation. She asserted, "This shows BJP's desperation. BJP knows they will lose the upcoming state elections and Lok Sabha elections. Yesterday there were raids on senior journalists and today Sanjay Singh has been arrested. It is an attempt to silence the opposition. We will not be afraid and will continue to fight to save the Constitution of the country....INDIA alliance stands together and will continue to fight to save the Constitution."

04/10/2023 19:27:50

Sanjay Singh Arrest Live: Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi Emphasises BJP's 'Anti-Corruption Measures' After AAP MP's Arrest

Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi has weighed in on the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh, emphasizing the government's commitment to anti-corruption measures. Lekhi remarked, "Opposition has entered the system with the intention to rule and for the welfare of their own family. It is the Modi Government that has decided upon 'Naa khaaoonga, naa khaane doonga' (neither will I indulge in corruption nor allow others) and these steps are being taken towards building a corruption-free India. Probe agencies of the country have been formed in accordance with the law of the land so that corruption doesn't happen in the country. We did not tell them to do corruption. If they have indulged in corruption, investigation will be done and action will be taken..."

04/10/2023 19:21:21

Sanjay Singh Arrest Live: Delhi Minister Gopal Rai Announces Protest Against 'Undeclared Dictatorship' At BJP HQ Tomorrow At 11 AM

Delhi's Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA, Gopal Rai, has voiced strong criticism in response to the arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh. Rai expressed concern over the use of power and agencies for political purposes, stating, "...If BJP thinks that on the basis of power, agencies, they can win elections by imposing undeclared dictatorship in the country and stifling all voices - then history says that the public gives a reply." Additionally, Rai announced plans for a protest outside the BJP Headquarters scheduled for tomorrow at 11 am, protesting against what he views as "dictatorship."

04/10/2023 19:15:24

Sanjay Singh Arrest Live: Rajyavardhan Rathore Stresses BJP's 'Zero-Tolerance Against Corruption' After AAP MP's Arrest

BJP Member of Parliament Rajyavardhan Rathore has weighed in on the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh, emphasizing his party's commitment to zero-tolerance against corruption. Rathore remarked, "BJP had clearly stated its zero-tolerance against corruption in its manifesto...Your name is 'Aam Aadmi' but you work for 'Khaas Aadmi'...The Institutions like ED will conduct its investigation..."

04/10/2023 19:11:17

Sanjay Singh Arrest Live: SAD Leader Daljit Singh Cheema Criticises AAP Over MP Sanjay Singh's Arrest, Questions Party's Integrity

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Daljit Singh Cheema expressed strong criticism and raised questions about the party's integrity in response to the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh. In response to the situation, Cheema stated, "AAP was born out of 'India Against Corruption.' They had discussed establishing a strong Lokpal to combat corruption in the country. But no one expected such powerful party leaders to be embroiled in such major scandals in such a short period of time...The reality of Punjab's excise policy should also be made public. Kejriwal should tell the nation if this is the level of honesty he wishes to demonstrate to the country..." 

04/10/2023 19:04:45

Sanjay Singh Arrest: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Denounces AAP MP's Arrest As 'Completely Illegal'

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, has taken to Twitter to condemn the arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh, asserting that it is "completely illegal." Kejriwal's tweeted, "This shows Modi Ji's desperation. They will arrest many more opposition leaders..." 

04/10/2023 18:57:59

Sanjay Singh Arrest Live: Delhi Min Saurabh Bharadwaj Accuses Centre Of Politically Motivated Arrest Of AAP MP Due To 'Fear Of Loss Out'

In response to the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh, Delhi's Minister and party's MLA, Saurabh Bharadwaj, has raised concerns of political motivation behind the detention. Bharadwaj expressed his views, stating, "Today, Sanjay Singh has been arrested without any evidence or concrete reason. It proves that the PM knows that he is losing the elections. There is desperation and fear of loss out of which the Central Government is making central agencies do such things..."

04/10/2023 18:51:12

Sanjay Singh Arrest Live: AAP MP Moved To ED Office Following His Arrest In Delhi Excise Policy Case

Earlier visuals captured the moment when Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh was taken into custody from his residence in Delhi after an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid related to the Delhi excise policy case. Subsequently, he has been transferred to the ED office for further investigation.

04/10/2023 19:16:36

Sanjay Singh Arrest Live: Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav Condemns AAP MP's Arrest, Alleges BJP Interference

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has expressed his condemnation and concern following the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh. Yadav pointed out a pattern of actions targeting regional parties, stating, "Yesterday there was action on journalists, and today it is being said that Sanjay Singh has been arrested...Wherever the regional party is doing a good job, the BJP is causing them trouble and taking action..." Yadav's remarks come amid controversy surrounding Singh's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy Scam.