CM Kejriwal receives 7th summon in Delhi excise policy inquiry

The investigative agency handling financial crimes has thus far submitted six sets of charges in its inquiry into the excise policy, implicating 31 individuals and entities, among them former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recently issued new summons to Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as part of its investigation into money laundering related to the excise policy.

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena’s decision to initiate an investigation into alleged irregularities in the regime led to the cancellation of the policy. The AAP accused Saxena’s predecessor, Anil Baijal, of undermining the initiative with some last-minute alterations that led to lower-than-anticipated revenues.

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Faces Seventh Summons

The ED asserted that the Aam Aadmi Party utilized kickbacks worth ₹45 crore generated via the policy for its assembly elections campaign in Goa in 2022. The federal agency has already taken legal action against Kejriwal for disregarding its summons.

The excise policy aimed to revive the city’s declining liquor business, replacing a sales-volume-based system with a trader license fee, promising improved stores and purchasing experiences. It also introduced liquor discounts and offers in Delhi for the first time.

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