Posted 4/1/2024, 7:22:40 AM
Kejriwal Jailed Until April 15 Amid Corruption Allegations, Sparking Protests and International Attention
- Delhi Chief Minister and opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal sent to jail until April 15 in corruption case
- Kejriwal arrested last month by financial crimes agency in connection with Delhi liquor policy allegations
- Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party says arrest politically motivated to hurt chances in upcoming national election
- Arrest causes protests in Delhi and Punjab; wider opposition bloc protests, accuses PM Modi of trying to rig election
- Kejriwal's case draws international attention with U.S. and Germany urging fair trial, prompting Indian objection