Posted 4/1/2024, 9:00:41 AM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Detained for 2 More Weeks Amid Bribery Accusations, Triggering Protests
- Indian court places opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal in 2 weeks judicial detention after 10 days in federal agency custody
- Kejriwal is top official in New Delhi, leader of Aam Aadmi Party, major political figure
- He was arrested by federal agency on accusations his party took bribes from liquor contractors
- Arrest triggers protests; Aam Aadmi Party denies accusations, says political targeting
- Came day after start of opposition alliance's national election campaign criticizing harassment of rivals