{"id":23960,"date":"2024-03-24T08:27:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T08:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/24\/delhi-cm-kejriwals-order-from-ed-custody-to-atishi-resolve-water-sewage-issues-n-f-times\/"},"modified":"2024-03-24T08:27:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-24T08:27:32","slug":"delhi-cm-kejriwals-order-from-ed-custody-to-atishi-resolve-water-sewage-issues-n-f-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenftimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/24\/delhi-cm-kejriwals-order-from-ed-custody-to-atishi-resolve-water-sewage-issues-n-f-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Delhi CM Kejriwal\u2019s order from ED custody to Atishi: Resolve water &amp; sewage issues &#8211; N.F Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>New Delhi: In the midst of discussions regarding his ability to perform duties as the Delhi Chief Minister while in Enforcement Directorate\u2019s custody, Arvind Kejriwal has issued an order, his first one from the custody.<\/p>\n<p>The directive pertained to the water supply of the national capital, and it was conveyed by the Chief Minister through a memorandum to Delhi Minister Atishi, who oversees the concerned portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have come to know that there are significant issues with water and sewage in some areas of Delhi. I am concerned about this. Since I am in jail, people should not face any inconvenience because of this. Summers are also approaching,\u201d read CM Kejriwal\u2019s letter in Hindi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhere there is a shortage of water, arrange for tankers in adequate numbers. Issue appropriate orders to the Chief Secretary and other officials to ensure that the public does not face any kind of trouble. The immediate and proper resolution of the people\u2019s problems should be ensured. If necessary, also seek the cooperation of the Lieutenant Governor. They will also assist you in your efforts,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>CM Kejriwal, who was sent to the ED custody on Friday by a Delhi court till March 28, has been accused of being directly involved in the conspiracy of formulation of the excise policy to \u201cfavour certain persons\u201d. He is also allegedly involved in \u201cdemanding kickbacks from liquor businessmen\u201d in exchange of favours, the probe agency has claimed.<\/p>\n<p>The leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has refuted the accusations levelled against him and has accused the BJP-led Central government of \u201cmanipulating investigative agencies for political motives\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The ED has said that Kejriwal is the \u201ckingpin and key conspirator\u201d in the now-scrapped excise policy case in collusion with AAP ministers, leaders and other persons.<\/p>\n<p>The policy in question was being drafted considering the favours to be granted to the \u2018South Group\u2019 and was formed in collusion with Vijay Nair, Manish Sisodia, and members-representatives of the \u2018South Group\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTherefore, not only the AAP but Arvind Kejriwal shall be deemed to be guilty of offences punishable under Section 4 of PMLA and shall be liable to be prosecuted and punished as provided u\/s 70 of PMLA,\u201d the agency said.<\/p>\n<p>Kejriwal\u2019s legal team had urged the High Court to hear the matter expeditiously, most likely on Sunday, but the court refused it.<\/p>\n<p>(IANS)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>(function(d, s, id) {\n    var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n    if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n    js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n    js.src = \"\n    fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n  }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] New Delhi: In the midst of discussions regarding his ability to perform duties as the Delhi Chief Minister while in Enforcement Directorate\u2019s custody, Arvind Kejriwal has issued an order, his first one from the custody. 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