[ad_1]
A level playing field- which is a pre-requisite for ‘free and fair elections’- has clearly been compromised with his illegal arrest, Kejriwal stated in his reply. He had field his reply in the apex court, after the ED filed its response in the case.He also said that the Central probe agency, illegally ‘picked up’ a sitting Chief Minister and the National Convenor of one of the 6 national Opposition parties in India on March 21, that is, 5 days after the General Elections were called and the MCC was put in place. His political party is in direct opposition to the ruling political party at the Centre in the on-going General elctions and voting has already commenced from April 17. During an election cycle when political activity is at its highest.”The approach is a blatant display of tyranny of ED and gives an insight into how it abuse the draconian provisions of PMLA with blatant violations of right to life and liberty, principles of fair trial and fair investigation, due process of law and rule of law,” he said.The ED, which is conducting the probe, is apparent from its deliberate concealment of statements made by co-accused individuals where either no allegations were made or allegations were explicitly denied, he said.”There is no manner of doubt that the ED has acted in a most highhanded manner in a gross affront to the due process of law. In the instance case, the ED has been opaque and dictatorial in its approach, Kejriwal said.
[ad_2]
Source link
My arrest before elections speaks volumes about arbitrariness of ED: Kejriwal to SC
