India’s summoning of an American diplomat regarding their comments on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a liquor policy case, the US Speaks restated its demand for “fair, transparent, timely legal processes” on Wednesday.
Responding to inquiries about India’s summoning of Gloria Berbena, the US Acting Deputy Chief of Mission in New Delhi, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated, “We continue to closely monitor these developments, including the detention of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.”
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India Objects, US Acknowledges: Political Tensions Rise
South Block office of the foreign ministry lasted approximately 40 minutes, during which India strongly objected to the US comments regarding Mr. Kejriwal’s arrest.
Miller also addressed inquiries about the frozen bank accounts of the Congress party, stating, “We are cognizant of the Congress party’s claims that tax authorities have frozen certain bank accounts in a manner that could pose challenges for their campaigning efforts in the upcoming elections.”
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US Stresses Support for Fair Legal Processes Amid Kejriwal’s Arrest
He emphasized that the US advocates for “fair, transparent, and timely legal processes” concerning these matters. “Regarding your initial inquiry, I won’t discuss any private diplomatic dialogues, but our public stance aligns with what I’ve just stated: we support fair, transparent, and timely legal proceedings. We believe nobody should oppose that,” he remarked.
Mr. Kejriwal was apprehended last week by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), becoming the third Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, following Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, to be detained in connection with the alleged liquor policy scandal.
The US State Department stated on Tuesday that it is monitoring reports of Mr. Kejriwal’s arrest and urged New Delhi to ensure “a fair and prompt legal process” for the incarcerated Chief Minister.
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