Jail all of us together: Arvind Kejriwal's dig at Centre
What's the story
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday claimed that he has received information from trustworthy sources that his deputy Manish Sisodia would be arrested soon on the basis of a "false case."
In a dig at the Centre, he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrest and investigate all Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ministers and MLAs expressing confidence over the legislators' clean record.
Background
Satyendar Jain is in ED's custody
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, arrested on charges of money laundering, is in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody till June 9.
Jain and his family are alleged to have formed four fake companies for laundering Rs. 11.78 crore in 2011-12 and Rs. 4.63 crore in 2015-16.
The Aam Aadmi Party has claimed that a fake case is being run against Jain for eight years.
Kejriwal
What did Kejriwal say?
Kejriwal stated in a video conference on Thursday that was earlier informed Jain would be detained. Sisodia's arrest is now being planned, he alleged.
Backing Sisodia, Kejriwal claimed he is arguably India's best education minister.
He further claimed by detaining Jain and Sisodia, these people are attempting to halt the wonderful job being done in education and health, apparently referring to the central government.
Statement
Kejriwal's appeal to PM Modi
"My appeal to the [Prime Minister] with folded hands is that instead of picking us up one by one, please put all ministers and MLAs of the Aam Aadmi Party in jail together," Kejriwal said.
"Tell all your agencies to do their investigation in one go. You arrest ministers one by one, this inconveniences the work being done for the public," he added.
Details
Delhi CM has also defended Jain
Previously, Kejriwal also criticized Satyendar Jain's arrest.
He claimed to have viewed the case material firsthand.
This whole thing is a hoax, he alleged, adding if the charges were true, he would have taken action against Jain himself.
Kejriwal has stated that his government is steadfastly honest and that it neither engages in nor tolerates corruption.