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India has expressed strong objection to the German Foreign Ministry's comment on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The central government on Saturday summoned German Embassy deputy chief Georg Enzweiler citing his comments on India's internal affairs. After which George Enzweiler met Foreign Ministry officials on Saturday. According to sources, the Ministry of External Affairs has lodged a strong protest with German Ambassador Georg Enzweiler against interference in India's internal affairs.
Interference in our judicial process: Ministry of External Affairs
Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal issued a statement saying, “Today I called the Deputy Chief of the German Mission in New Delhi and expressed India's strong protest over the comments made by the Ministry of External Affairs on our internal matters.” Undermining the judicial process and the independence of the judiciary.” notes. India is a vibrant and strong democracy with the rule of law. The way law works in India and other democratic countries, the law will take its course in this case also. “It is unfair to make biased assumptions in this case.”
The German Foreign Ministry commented
The Enforcement Directorate arrested Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal late on Thursday night in the Delhi Liquor Policy case. Commenting on Kejriwal's arrest, Germany's Foreign Ministry said that we have taken cognizance of it. India is a democratic country. We hope that all norms related to the independence of the judiciary and basic democratic principles will be applied in this case also. Kejriwal has every right to a fair hearing.
Kejriwal also deserves a fair trial: German Foreign Ministry
The German Foreign Ministry further said, “Kejriwal is entitled to a fair trial like any other person facing charges. They have the right to proceed through all legal channels without any restrictions.” It was also said that there is a presumption of innocence. A key element of the rule of law and it should apply in this case also.
Kejriwal on ED remand till March 28
Rouse Avenue Court has sent CM Arvind Kejriwal on ED remand till March 28. ED had presented Kejriwal in the court and sought remand of ten days, but the court gave six days remand to the investigating agency. Now he will be presented in the court on March 28 at 2 pm. After getting 6 days ED remand from the court, CM Arvind Kejriwal said that I will not resign. I am healthy and will run the government from jail.