Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is expected to skip his fourth summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the Delhi excise policy case.Why did Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal skip 4th ED summonsArvind Kejriwal is scheduled for a three-day political tour in Goa along with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann right after an education event in Delhi at noon today. The visit aims to engage with AAP workers and address a public rally ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.Earlier, when asked about the ED summons, Kejriwal said he would abide by the law but termed the repeated summons illegal and politically motivated.The AAP leader previously skipped ED questioning on January 3 and November 2, alleging the sole intent was to arrest him. He had cited a 10-day meditation camp for missing the December 21 summons.Delhi Excise Policy caseThe ED has been investigating alleged money laundering about Delhis now-withdrawn excise liquor policy, which the AAP government rolled back in July 2022 amid graft charges.Kejriwal was questioned by the CBI in the case in April 2024, however not formally accused. However, his deputy Manish Sisodia and AAPs Sanjay Singh have since been arrested.Heres what experts say: Experts say that Kejriwal is attempting to turn the tables by accusing the BJP-led central government of misusing agencies for political vendetta. But the ED claims the Delhi CM is evading legitimate scrutiny in a major corruption scandal under his watch.Kejriwals AAP is attempting to expand nationally and challenge the BJPs dominance. His back-to-back visits to poll-bound states indicate a focus on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. But the ED insists the excise case summons are driven purely by the ongoing investigation, not politics.
