AAP's Durgesh Pathak summoned by central agency in Delhi liquor policy case

Durgesh Pathak, a senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and MLA from Delhi's Rajinder Nagar, faces summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in connection with a money laundering case tied to Delhi's defunct liquor policy. Pathak, who holds significant roles within the AAP hierarchy, including membership in the political affairs committee and national executive, is scheduled to appear before the ED at 2 pm today. The summons follows recent incarcerations of top AAP figures, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, in relation to the ED's investigations.

Pathak's summoning by the ED underscores ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding AAP's involvement in Delhi's liquor policy, withdrawn in 2022 amid allegations of irregularities. Amidst a charged political atmosphere, AAP leaders have vehemently denied accusations and accused the BJP-led central government of leveraging investigative agencies for partisan gains. Additionally, recent statements from AAP leaders, including Delhi minister Atishi, alleging impending arrests by the ED, further escalate tensions between the two political parties. As the ED delves into the money trail associated with the liquor policy, the broader implications of these investigations continue to reverberate within Delhi's political landscape, prompting a flurry of legal actions and counterclaims.