Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: DMK Leaders Stage Protest, MP Maran Denounces 'Misuse Of Power'

On Thursday, March 21, Arvind Kejriwal became the first Chief Minister of India to be arrested, following his detention by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.

Taking to X, MK Stalin also condemned the action against Delhi CM

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In a display of solidarity, leaders and workers of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) staged a protest in Chennai against the recent arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday.

During the protest, prominent DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran voiced strong condemnation, stating, "We condemn the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal." Maran criticised what he perceived as a misuse of power by authorities, asserting, "They don't want any opposition for them. They are scared. They will not win again. So, in order to win, they are using a backdoor entrance."

Expressing concern over the alleged misuse of institutions like the ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Maran urged for a democratic electoral process and emphasized, "Face the election in a democratic way. Don't abuse powers you have." He highlighted the importance of accountability, noting, "People of India are watching you; they will give you a prompt answer."

#WATCH | DMK leaders and workers protest against the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate, in Chennai pic.twitter.com/1vKSS5L6H3

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Sharing the image of the protest, Stalin said, "We, #DMK, vehemently condemn the egregious assault on democracy that occurred in our nation's capital."

On Thursday, March 21, Arvind Kejriwal became the first Chief Minister of India to be arrested, following his detention by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case. Prior to his arrest, he underwent questioning for over two hours. This development coincides with the impending Lok Sabha Election 2024. Notably, Kejriwal had previously ignored nine summons issued by the ED.

Till now, several leaders have been arrested in Delhi Excise Policy case including Former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, AAP leader Sanjay Singh, BRS leader K Kavitha, AAP communications head Vijay Nair, liquor businessman Sameer Mahendru, businessman Dinesh Arora, Amit Arora and Punjab-based businessman Gautam Malhotra.