Amidst the corridors of legal scrutiny, Arvind Kejriwal, the eminent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Chief Executive of Delhi, made a virtual appearance at the Rouse Avenue Court. This appearance was in response to the Enforcement Directorate’s accusatory finger pointing, citing his repeated absence in connection with the Delhi excise policy imbroglio. Kejriwal clarified that his physical absence was necessitated by the ongoing deliberations on a vote of confidence within the assembly and the concurrent budgetary proceedings.

The Rouse Avenue Court had summoned Arvind Kejriwal for a February 17 rendezvous, an outcome of his avoidance of five prior summonses linked to a money laundering case intricately entwined with the excise policy matter.

Antecedent to this legal episode, Arvind Kejriwal, assuming the mantle of Delhi’s Chief Magistrate, set forth a Motion of Confidence in the assembly on the preceding Friday. His asseveration implicated the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in surreptitious attempts to entice AAP MLAs, with the clandestine aim of destabilizing his government. The legislative proceedings are slated for Saturday, where the Motion of Confidence will unfold in the crucible of discussion.