New Delhi: As the investigation into the alleged Delhi Excise Policy scam continues, political tensions are on the rise. Amid escalating troubles for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, some leaders entangled in the case are beginning to emerge from custody. Among them is BRS leader K. Kavitha, who walked free from Tihar Jail on Tuesday after nearly five months in detention.
Kavitha was granted bail by the Supreme Court, which concluded that her further custody was unnecessary as both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had completed their investigations into her role in the alleged scam. She was initially arrested by the ED in March in connection with a money laundering case.
Upon her release, Kavitha was greeted by a crowd of jubilant BRS supporters and activists, who welcomed her with drumbeats outside the jail. Her brother and BRS Working President, K.T. Rama Rao, was also present. Speaking to the media, Kavitha expressed her resolve to fight both legally and politically. “We will fight and prove our innocence. The whole country knows I was jailed for political reasons. I have not done anything wrong,” she said.
Kavitha had been arrested from her residence in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, by the ED on 15 March and was later taken into custody by the CBI from Tihar Jail on 11 April. Reflecting on her time in jail, she stated, “Due to politics, I was kept in jail for five-and-a-half months, but I and my party, BRS, have emerged stronger.” She grew emotional when she reunited with her family, breaking down in tears as she embraced them.
The Supreme Court, while granting bail, questioned the fairness of the central agencies’ investigations and whether they had the discretion to choose their targets. A bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan pointedly asked what evidence the ED and CBI had against Kavitha, stating, “The prosecution has to be impartial. You can’t elect anyone. What kind of fairness is this? A person who pleads guilty has been made a witness. Tomorrow, you can accuse anyone by your choice and spare anyone by choice? This is very fair and reasonable conscience!”
The court’s comments have sparked fresh debate over the impartiality of investigative agencies and the alleged use of legal proceedings for political ends. As Kavitha and her party brace for the next phase of their legal battle, the case continues to raise questions about political rivalry and the integrity of law enforcement in India.
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