Today’s Current Affairs: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Faces Money Laundering Charges
The Enforcement Directorate is set to file a prosecution complaint against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal was granted interim bail last week until June 1 for campaigning during Lok Sabha Election 2024, with a court refusing to consider objections to his statement that he wouldn’t go to jail if people voted for him.
1. What did the Enforcement Directorate tell the Supreme Court regarding Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP?
- A. They will file a prosecution complaint against them in a money laundering case related to an excise policy scam
- B. They will drop all charges against them
- C. They will provide financial support to them
- D. They will endorse them for the upcoming elections
Answer: A. They will file a prosecution complaint against them in a money laundering case related to an excise policy scam
2. What did Arvind Kejriwal say during a roadshow in Moti Nagar about going to jail?
- A. He will voluntarily surrender on June 2
- B. He will ignore the court’s order
- C. He will not have to go to jail if people vote for AAP
- D. He will challenge the court’s verdict
Answer: C. He will not have to go to jail if people vote for AAP
What did the Enforcement Directorate tell the Supreme Court regarding Arvind Kejriwal and AAP?
The Enforcement Directorate told the Supreme Court that they will soon file a prosecution complaint against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam.
Why did the Solicitor General object to Arvind Kejriwal’s statement about going to jail?
The Solicitor General objected to Arvind Kejriwal’s statement because he had said that if people vote for AAP, he will not go back to jail. The SG questioned how Kejriwal could make such a statement.
What did the Supreme Court say regarding Kejriwal’s surrender date?
The Supreme Court clarified that there were no exceptions made for anybody regarding Kejriwal’s surrender date. They reiterated their verdict on the date by which the Chief Minister must surrender.
Today's Current Affairs revolve around Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the ongoing money laundering case against him and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The Enforcement Directorate has informed the Supreme Court that they will soon file a prosecution complaint in connection to the excise policy scam. The court had allowed Kejriwal interim bail until June 1 for campaigning during Lok Sabha Election 2024. The Solicitor General questioned Kejriwal's statement that he wouldn't have to go to jail if people voted for AAP, calling it unacceptable. The court reiterated that Kejriwal must surrender by June 2 and reminded that the rule of law applies to everyone. Kejriwal's comment about not going back to jail if the 'jhaadu' button is pushed on May 25 has stirred controversy. The case involves alleged corruption and money laundering in the Delhi government's excise policy for 2021-22.
