Manish Sisodia will be questioned by the CBI in the Delhi liquor policy case
New Delhi:
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will question Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today in the Delhi liquor policy case. Mr Sisodia is expected to reach the CBI’s office in central Delhi’s Lodhi Road at 11 am. The CBI had asked him to come in for questioning on February 19. Mr Sisodia, who is also Delhi’s Finance Minister, however, sought a week’s time to appear before the CBI citing a tight schedule as he has been preparing the Delhi Budget. The CBI had agreed to his request. The CBI has named seven accused in the liquor policy case chargesheet, which has no mention of Mr Sisodia.
Here are the live updates of Manish Sisodia’s CBI questioning:
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Manish Sisodia Liquor Policy Case Live Updates: Gatherings Banned Outside CBI Headquarters
Large gatherings have been imposed outside CBI headquarters in Delhi. The decision to impose Section 144 was taken after intelligence reports warning about protest by AAP leaders. Manish Ssodia is expected to appear before the central agency at 11 am.
“Will Cooperate Fully In CBI Investigation”: Manish Sisodia
Shortly before leaving for CBI office, the Delhi Minister said that he will cooperate fully in the entire investigation. “The love of lakhs of children and the blessings of crores of countrymen are with us. I don’t care if I have to stay in jail for a few months. I am a follower of Bhagat Singh, Bhagat Singh was hanged for the country. It is a small thing to go to jail because of such false allegations,” he said in a Tweet.
Heavy police presence outside Manish Sisodia’s residence
There is heavy police presence outside the official residence of Manish Sisodia. The police have barricaded the way leading to this residence.
Manish Sisodia will visit Rajghat before appearing for questioning before the CBI, sources said.
Manish Sisodia Will Fully Cooperate With Excise Policy Probe: AAP
The AAP on Saturday said Manish Sisodia will fully cooperate with the investigation and asserted that it is a “hardcore honest” party.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will question Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today in the Delhi liquor policy case. Mr Sisodia is expected to reach the CBI’s office in central Delhi’s Lodhi Road at 11 am.
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