‘We don’t have a level playing field’: Oppose Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest

New Delhi:

India’s opposition group has announced a massive rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan next Sunday to protest against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest in the liquor policy case. Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday, prompting opposition parties to unite. Even the Congress leader in Delhi, who has been the sworn enemy of the AAP leader, has now joined the ranks against his arrest.

At a joint press conference this afternoon, Delhi Minister Gopal Rai said there was anger over the manner in which Kejriwal was arrested. “The prime minister is using investigative agencies to intimidate politicians and eliminate the opposition. Be it Hemant Soren in Jharkhand or Tejashvi Yadav in Bihar, false accusations have been leveled against everyone, “He said.

Rai said Delhi has been turned into a fortress to prevent protests by AAP leaders. “Arvind Kejriwal’s family has been placed under house arrest. Yesterday, the AAP headquarters was sealed even though a model code of conduct is in place and we are gearing up for the elections. Congress party’s accounts have been sealed. Now, India’s oldest political party cannot conduct polls Activity.”

Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely also hit out at the BJP. “Is this democracy? We don’t have a level playing field. You are arresting elected chief ministers and seizing the accounts of India’s oldest political party.” Our leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a fight to save democracy. Congress will not back down at this time,” he said.

CPM leader Rajiv Kunwar said leaders of all India’s allies will come together on March 31. “We appeal to the people of Delhi that we will not tolerate attacks on democracy.”

Mr Rai said they would seek permission from local authorities to hold the rally. “It will be shocking for democracy if we don’t get permission.” Delhi Congress chiefs said they hoped the authorities would allow them to hold the rally.