Sat Dec 21 06:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Delhi LG Clears ED Prosecution of Arvind Kejriwal in Liquor Scam

**New Delhi, [Date]** – The Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG), V.K. Saxena, has granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the city’s now-scrapped liquor policy. This decision paves the way for the ED to formally charge Kejriwal in the case, which alleges a massive scam involving widespread corruption and favoritism in the awarding of liquor licenses. The LG’s approval was necessary as Kejriwal enjoys special protection under the relevant laws. The ED’s investigation is already underway, with several other individuals already facing charges. This development is expected to further escalate the political tensions between the AAP government and the central government. Kejriwal and his party have consistently denied any wrongdoing, calling the allegations politically motivated.

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