[giis]

Just a background for people who don't know about Delhi CM:

- He came to power by using India Against Corruption movement which was led by Anna Hazare https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Hazare

- Once capturing power, he kicked out founding member like https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumar_Vishwas and his close associates like https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogendra_Yadav and many others & became de-facto leader of this party. (Now his wife seems to chief of this party)

- In this specific case, Indian Investigators summoned him 9 times and he refused their request for meeting and finally he was arrested after court refused to stay any arrest by Investigators

IMHO, he should have corporated with Investigator, rather than trying to keep them at bay.

PS: I used to be huge supporter of him during those time (2011-2014) and even donated small money (my only donation to any political party till now) while he formed the party (which I regret now).

PS2: Interestingly, his mentor Anna Hazare (who stayed away from his political party and doesnt have political ambitions) said "His arrest is a result of his own actions" https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/result-of-his-own-act...

[newhotelowner]

Well, I think you forgot a lot of things.

- The current central government's conviction rate is 2%. In 98% of cases accused are released.

- The current central government uses ED and other investigation agencies to force other commercial companies to "donate" money through electoral bonds.

- The main accuser in this case donated a huge amount to the central government party and then he became the witness against the Delhi CM. Not only that "Delhi liquor policy case: Accused-turned-approver’s father gets Lok Sabha ticket from BJP ally [1] "

- One of the Delhi Government's ministers Sisodia was arrested one year ago, and he is still in jail and the ED hasn't been able to prove his case.

- 95% of cases filed by the Indian Investigators Agency known as ED are against the opposition party members.

- If the accused opposition party members join the central government party, all cases are dropped against them.

[1] https://scroll.in/latest/1065986/delhi-liquor-policy-case-ac...

[hiyer]

Where did you get the 2% number from? ED claims a conviction rate of 93% in PMLA cases - https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/over-93-convict....

[nokun7]

You've provided an accurate overview of the situation. Additionally, the ex-Chief Minister of Delhi has taken an unconventional stance by choosing to administer from behind bars, despite his alleged involvement in a significant liquor scam, which also led to the incarceration of his associates for embezzling over 500 crore rupees. Given these circumstances, the question arises as to why he should receive any special treatment.

What's more, this case has garnered exceptional attention from international bodies, including the governments of Germany and the United States, as well as the United Nations, which have all expressed concerns in various forms. This level of international interest is peculiar, especially when considering that several other Chief Ministers, such as Hemant Soren, Laloo Yadav, and Jayalalitha, have faced imprisonment for corruption charges without attracting similar global scrutiny. The focus on the Delhi ex-CM raises questions about the selective attention of these international entities.

Moreover, the case has taken a further twist with allegations from the leader of a terrorist organization, accusing the Delhi ex-CM of accepting a substantial bribe in exchange for the release of a notorious terrorist, a claim that highlights a lack of intent or capability to fulfill such a promise. This has turned the situation into a subject of ridicule.

[newhotelowner]

Well, isn't it India's Investigation agency known as ED has filed 95% of cases against the opposition parties?

And once they join the BJP, the cases are dropped?

Or if they donate money to BJP, the cases are dropped?

[nokun7]

Corruption is corruption, regardless of who does it. You seem to not care and look at it only with an anti-India lens. I can show you 10 cases of the ED going after BJP leaders for every one now. Does that mean ED is just dancing to the tunes of the ruling govt - whichever it is at the time? If so, then Congress was in power for ~70 years, so imagine the power they wielded against opposition parties.

[bluish29]

There are two scenarios here and neither looks good.

The first one is that it is really fighting corruption but mainly targeting corruption from outside the Ruling party. This sends a message that India is fine with corruption as long as you are in the right party with the right connections.

The second one is that this is not about real corruption but just accusations to take out the opposition which sends a clear message.

I think painting criticism about a corrupted Indian government and judicial system is not anti-indian sentiment for any reasonable person. At this point india is democracy by name only. Much closer to Russia than anything else.

[nokun7]

Actually, that's not quite the case. The Indian elections are fast approaching, and history has repeatedly demonstrated that attacking any opposition shortly before elections can inadvertently boost their standing through sympathy from the electorate.

It's also hard to accuse the ruling party of being politically naive; especially considering PM Modi's unbroken winning streak over the past 25 years or so. So, the question arises: why would the current administration take such a seemingly self-destructive step, essentially handing the opposition a narrative of victimhood? It's a thought worth considering.

[leosanchez]

> You seem to not care and look at it only with an anti-India lens.

What anti-India lens ?

> Congress was in power for ~70 years, so imagine the power they wielded against opposition parties.

I know they did. But what is your argument here since Congress was authoritarian BJP has right to be slightly less authoritarian than Congress?

[fakedang]

> If so, then Congress was in power for ~70 years, so imagine the power they wielded against opposition parties.

Congress did do that, during the Indira Gandhi Emergency. Forget much on how they jailed the current ruling party's leadership? And in return, they got promptly lambasted for it globally, and signs still remain even today. That doesn't mean that because Congress did it, it's BJP's turn now.

As a nation, we should be moving forward, but BJP seems to be intent on following the Congress playbook, but on a more aggressive scale than Congress could ever conceive. After all, India's first political party still had to show signs of being a democracy, while the descendant of India's first fascist party does not.

[nokun7]

> As a nation, we should be moving forward, but BJP seems to be intent on following the Congress playbook, but on a more aggressive scale than Congress could ever conceive.

More aggressive? Can you show any evidence to support your statement above?

[throwop]

I think in your view he's a western agent. Maybe you are right.

Truth is west welcomes and supports all oligarchs, Warlords, drug lords and corrupt officials from everywhere. It's just a business

[fragmede]

500 crore rupees = $60 million, which also goes a lot futher in India as well.

[thealig]

Well, in itself that doesn't mean much - irregularities and power struggles within indian political paries is routine. Plus given the track record of the law enforcement agencies to arrest/Crack down with an agenda, usually along the lines that suits the political party. Even worse, legislation now provides the police and so on broad power in arresting subjects without allowing a fair trial( or just a trial!) For example under the anti terrorism act. Such legislation is frequently used to arrest on grounds that probably have little to do with their supposed criminal act.

This methodology of enforcement goes back decades way before India got independent, inherited from British Indian authorities. It's even more blatant under the current ruling party.