Arvind Kejriwal arrested: Posts from key opposition leader flood social media

New Delhi/Kolkata:

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate, calling it an “attack on democracy” a blatant attack.”

Ms Banerjee said: “It is outrageous that while an elected opposition chief minister was deliberately targeted and arrested, individuals under investigation by the CBI/ED were allowed to continue their illegal conduct with impunity, Especially after the alliance with the BJP. This is a blatant attack on democracy,” , who is also the president of the Trinamool Congress, posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).

I strongly condemn the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, the elected and current Chief Minister of Delhi. I personally contacted Smt Sunita Kejriwal to express my unwavering support and solidarity. It is outrageous that while the elected opposition chief minister is…

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 22, 2024

Kejriwal was arrested last night in connection with a money laundering case related to irregularities in the repealed Delhi excise policy.

Minutes after his arrest, posts from leading opposition leaders flooded social media criticizing the Center and the BJP.

Priyanka Gandhi wrote on Lowering the political standard in this way neither suits the Prime Minister nor his government.”

Senior leader Sharad said: “Strongly condemn the misuse of central agencies for vindictive actions against the opposition, especially as the general elections are approaching. This arrest shows the extent to which the BJP has stooped for power. ‘India’ is united against targeting the opposition This unconstitutional action by Arvind Kejriwal,” Pawar said.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the Indian Union will give a “befitting reply” to the BJP’s allegations of misuse of central agencies. “While it is not enough for the ‘devil forces’ to seize all institutions including the media, divide political parties, extort money from companies and freeze the accounts of the main opposition parties, arresting elected chief ministers has now become commonplace as well.” Thing, “Mr. Gandhi said.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief Stalin called it a “witch hunt” – the “relentless persecution of opposition leaders by the BJP government” – and warned the party to be prepared to face the wrath of the people.

Mr Kejriwal was arrested after skipping summons for questioning for the ninth time and the Delhi High Court refused to grant him protection from arrest.