Delhi Excise Policy Case: A startling revelation has emerged in the Delhi Excise Policy case, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleging that K Kavitha, BRS leader KCRs daughter, along with other prominent AAP leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, orchestrated a conspiracy to reap illicit gains. It is claimed that Kavitha and associates funnelled Rs 100 crore to AAP as part of the scheme. Heres a breakdown of the unfolding saga:Allegations Against KavithaAccording to EDs assertions, BRS leader K Kavitha, in collusion with top AAP leaders, schemed to manipulate the Delhi Excise Policy for personal benefits. The ED alleged that Kavitha, along with other key figures, including CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, orchestrated the scam to gain undue advantages. Furthermore, it is claimed that Kavitha facilitated a payment of Rs 100 crore to AAP as a quid pro quo.EDs Investigation and ArrestIn a significant development, K Kavitha, along with some others, was arrested by the ED from her residence last week. The ED has secured custody of Kavitha until March 23 as part of its ongoing probe. The investigative agency maintains that Kavitha played a central role in the alleged conspiracy and was one of the primary beneficiaries of the illicit gains derived from the alleged Delhi Excise Policy scam.Response from Kavitha and AAPIn response to the allegations, K Kavitha has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, attributing the accusations to political vendetta orchestrated by the Central government. Meanwhile, AAP has accused the BJP of wielding investigative agencies such as the ED and CBI as tools to suppress political opponents. The party maintains its innocence, refuting any involvement in the purported scam.Progress of InvestigationThe ED disclosed that it has conducted extensive searches at 245 locations nationwide since the case was registered in 2022. Additionally, the agency has arrested 15 individuals, including former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and AAP leader Sanjay Singh, in connection with the case. So far, the ED has filed six chargesheets and seized assets valued at over Rs 128 crore.Policy Repeal and Subsequent ActionsFollowing scrutiny of the Delhi governments excise policy, which allegedly fostered corruption and favouritism, the policy was repealed. Subsequently, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi recommended a CBI investigation into irregularities. The ED later initiated proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), intensifying its efforts to unearth the truth behind the scandal.The unfolding Delhi liquor case continues to unravel, with the ED unearthing significant evidence implicating prominent figures, including K Kavitha, in an alleged conspiracy to manipulate the Delhi Excise Policy. As investigations progress, the case underscores the imperative of transparency and accountability, with the Opposition leaders alleging the misuse of central agencies by the BJP-led Union government for political gain.
