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Former BJP MP Arjun Singh has challenged a summons from West Bengal's CID in the Calcutta High Court, alleging that he was deliberately summoned just before bypolls in the state. The matter will be taken up on November 11, a day before the bypolls in six Assembly constituencies. Singh, who has switched between Trinamool Congress and BJP multiple times, is contesting the summons related to a case concerning Bhatpara Municipality in 2020. [Extracted from the article]

The JD-U has criticized Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in Bihar, for his absence during the recent floods in the state. The party accused Yadav of neglecting the people of Bihar and prioritizing a summons from the Enforcement Directorate over the flood crisis. They also criticized his upcoming outreach program, suggesting that it is a mere formality and that he has distanced himself from grassroots party workers. The BJP also criticized Yadav for focusing his upcoming yatra on districts unaffected by the floods, accusing him of avoiding areas in crisis. [Extracted from the article]

The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has strongly criticized the recent summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to its President, K Meghachandra Singh. The MPCC spokesperson characterized the summons as "politics of vendetta" and highlighted Meghachandra's role as a vocal critic of the central and state BJP governments. The ED summons, which demanded Meghachandra's presence in New Delhi, was denounced as an act of harassment and revenge. The MPCC remains undeterred and committed to advocating for the people and exposing governmental failures. [Extracted from the article]

The recent summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee President K Meghachandra Singh has sparked a political controversy. The ED, investigating under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), requested Singh's presence in their New Delhi office to provide evidence and records. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the ED's action, calling it "political vendetta," while Singh did not appear before the ED on the specified date, citing late receipt of the notice. This incident has intensified tensions between the Congress and the ruling BJP in Manipur, highlighting the complex relationship between law enforcement agencies and political dynamics in the state. [Extracted from the article]

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj has stated that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should have resigned 177 days ago when he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Kejriwal, who was recently granted bail by the Supreme Court, announced that he will resign in the next two days. Swaraj criticized Kejriwal for taking 48 hours to resign and questioned if there was a competition for power within his party. Swaraj also alleged that Kejriwal is still an accused and that the bail was granted due to a procedural technicality. She further claimed that the people of Delhi have already given their majority in the recent elections and that Kejriwal should resign and appeal for Assembly polls if he wants to hold elections in November. [Extracted from the article]

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan is facing heat over alleged irregularities in the recruitment of staff for the Delhi Waqf Board. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at his house in Delhi's Okhla as part of a broader money laundering investigation. AAP leaders have accused the BJP and the ED of attempting to stifle dissent, while the BJP has criticized AAP for corruption in the recruitment process. Khan was previously arrested by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) over financial misappropriation and other irregularities in the functioning of the Delhi Waqf Board. The ED alleges that Khan acquired illegal proceeds through staff recruitment and used them to purchase assets. [Extracted from the article]

Dr. Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, has been summoned by both the Kolkata Police and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning. The Kolkata Police have summoned him on charges of revealing the identity of a woman doctor who was raped and murdered. Meanwhile, the CBI has been questioning Ghosh for an average of 12 to 14 hours daily for the past few days. The state government has also formed a Special Investigation Team to look into allegations of financial irregularities at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital during Ghosh's tenure. Ghosh has stepped down as principal and is currently on leave, but he was recently appointed as the principal of Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital, which has sparked protests by medical students and junior doctors. [Extracted from the article]

The Supreme Court is set to hear Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea on Monday, challenging a Delhi High Court order that upheld the summons issued to him in a criminal defamation case. Kejriwal admitted to retweeting an allegedly defamatory video and has expressed regret for his actions. The high court ruled that reposting libellous content can be considered defamation and emphasized the need for responsibility when retweeting. The complainant has suggested that Kejriwal issue an apology on social media platforms. [Extracted from the article]

The Congress party in India has called for the resignation of Madhabi Buch, chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and for the Supreme Court to transfer the Adani probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The Congress party alleges a "Modani mega scam" involving the Adani Group and the Prime Minister. The party questions the integrity of SEBI's investigation into the Adani Group and highlights conflicts of interest involving Buch and her husband. The Adani Group denies the allegations. [Extracted from the article]

Trinamool Congress MLA Jiban Krishna Saha chose to attend the Monsoon Session of the Assembly instead of appearing for questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the school jobs case in West Bengal. Saha had previously been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in relation to the same case. The ED now intends to interrogate him regarding his assets as part of their parallel investigation into the money-laundering aspect of the case. Saha gained attention last year when he threw his mobile phones into a pond during a raid by the CBI at his residence. [Extracted from the article]

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned three Trinamool Congress leaders for questioning in connection with a multi-crore ration distribution case in West Bengal. The leaders, including a block president and his brother, are asked to appear at the ED's office in Kolkata by Friday. The ED has also conducted raids at the residences and offices of these leaders, as well as a businessman with alleged links to the Trinamool Congress. The businessman, who has past criminal records, was arrested for gold smuggling and has since started multiple businesses. [Extracted from the article]

July 23 -- A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to minister Atishi in a defamation case filed by a BJP leader.Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Tanya Bamniyal granted bail to the senior AAP leader on a bail bond of Rs 20,000 and one surety of the like amount after she appeared before the court in pursuance to summons.The defamation case was filed by Delhi BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor against Atishi for levelling allegations that AAP leaders were approached by the BJP to join them in return for cash. [Extracted from the article]

A 12-hour closure was called by opposition parties in Tripura to protest the murder of CPI-M candidate Badal Shil for the South Tripura Zilla Parishad in the upcoming Panchayat elections. However, the closure did not receive much response, with most shops and markets remaining open and vehicles operating normally. The ruling BJP opposed the closure, while the opposition Congress supported it. The body of Shil was brought to the CPI-M state headquarters, where party leaders paid their respects. Several CPI-M workers and leaders organized sympathy rallies in different districts. [Extracted from the article]

Saumitra Khan, a BJP MP from Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency in India, has been granted bail by an MP-MLA court in Kolkata. The court had set a deadline for Khan to appear before it, and he complied, resulting in his release on a personal bond of Rs 500. Khan criticized the state police for falsely implicating him in a case related to alleged financial irregularities in a self-help group. He has been a three-time Lok Sabha member, initially elected with the Trinamool Congress before joining the BJP. [Extracted from the article]

The process for "framing of charges" in the Bengal coal smuggling case has been postponed due to technical reasons. Two of the accused named in the charge sheet were absent, and only 45 out of the 47 accused individuals were present in court. Additionally, some witnesses had not yet received notices to appear in court, and the court needed more time to examine the documents filed by the Central agency officials. One of the prime accused, Vinay Mishra, is currently residing on Vanuatu Island after surrendering his Indian citizenship, while another prime accused, Anup Majhi, was present in court. [Extracted from the article]

Controversial YouTuber TTF Vasan has been summoned by the Tamil Nadu Police after violating traffic regulations, including using a mobile phone while driving. Vasan was apprehended for reckless driving and recording videos while operating a vehicle, which he shared on social media. He has been arrested under multiple sections, including driving negligently and endangering lives. Vasan was granted bail but instructed to cooperate with the investigating officers. Additionally, his two-wheeler license was suspended for ten years in October 2023 due to his involvement in bike stunts. [Extracted from the article]

A Delhi court has issued production warrants for K. Kavitha and Chanpreet Singh, who are involved in a money laundering probe related to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. The court has taken cognizance of the sixth supplementary charge sheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and has directed Kavitha and Singh, who are currently in judicial custody, to be physically produced before the court. The court has also issued summons to other accused individuals who were named in the charge sheet but were not arrested. A total of 18 people, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Delhi CM Manish Sisodia, have been arrested in the case so far. [Extracted from the article]

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla for questioning in connection with the coal smuggling scam in West Bengal. Molla, who represents the Canning-Purba Assembly constituency, has informed the CBI that he is unable to attend the interrogation due to his involvement in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. This is not the first time Molla has been summoned by the CBI in relation to the case, as he was previously questioned for over eight hours in July 2022. Molla has consistently denied the allegations against him. [Extracted from the article]

A court in Delhi has issued summons to Delhi minister Atishi in a defamation case filed by BJP state unit media chief Praveen Shankar Kapoor. Kapoor alleges that Atishi falsely claimed that the BJP had offered large sums of money to AAP leaders to switch parties. The court found no prima facie case against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and did not summon him. Kapoor's defamation case is based on allegations by Kejriwal and Atishi that the BJP was trying to poach AAP MLAs during investigations by the Enforcement Directorate. Kapoor argues that these statements were made to divert attention from allegations against Atishi in another case. [Extracted from the article]

The Kerala High Court has instructed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to grant Thomas Isaac, a CPI(M) candidate in the Lok Sabha polls, more time before appearing for questioning in a case related to the issuance of masala bonds by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). The court stated that it would be unfair to disturb Isaac, who is currently running for election, at this stage. The case involves allegations of violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) in the issuance of masala bonds. Isaac is running against sitting Congress MP Anto Antony and Anil Antony at the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha constituency. [Extracted from the article]

A Delhi court has reserved its decision on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) application against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Amanatullah Khan for failing to comply with the agency's summons in a money laundering case related to irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board. The ED claims that Khan, who was initially a witness, later became an accused by seeking anticipatory bail and evading investigation. The ED argues that Khan's non-cooperation has hindered the conclusion of the investigation. The case involves the alleged acquisition of a property worth Rs 36 crore with illicit funds, with Khan allegedly handing over Rs 8 crore in cash. [Extracted from the article]

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating the issuance of summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of AAP and the Chief Minister of Delhi. The AAP claims that the alleged liquor scam is fabricated and that the BJP is behind the summons. AAP leaders argue that there is no evidence of any wrongdoing and that these actions are an attempt to undermine the AAP's popularity and governance model. They also highlight that despite two years of investigation, the ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have failed to provide any evidence in the alleged liquor scam. [Extracted from the article]

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Goa has interrogated Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Amit Palekar and Ramrao Wagh, as well as two other individuals, Dattaprasad Naik and Ashok Naik. Ramrao Wagh had previously contested on the AAP ticket in the last assembly election. Dattaprasad Naik is involved in the liquor business, while Ashok Naik is the president of Bhandari Samaj in Goa. AAP legislator Venzy Viegas claims that their leaders are being harassed by the government in a fake liquor case. The ED is also questioning AAP leaders and others in connection with an alleged Delhi excise policy scam. [Extracted from the article]

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has stated in its application for further custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal that his repeated ignoring of summonses from the agency suggests his involvement in the excise policy case. The ED custody of Kejriwal has been extended until April 1. The ED claims that Kejriwal has willfully disobeyed the summonses and has not revealed the truth or given correct facts in his statement. The ED also alleges that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), headed by Kejriwal, used approximately Rs 45 crore of the proceeds of crime from the Delhi liquor scam in the AAP's election campaign in Goa. [Extracted from the article]

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a plea seeking extended custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case. The ED claims that an AAP candidate in the 2022 Goa Assembly elections stated that his election expenses were taken care of by the AAP office in Delhi. The ED also alleges that senior Excise Department officials in Punjab were involved in pressuring wholesalers in Delhi to pay bribes. Kejriwal's statements during his custodial interrogation were described as "evasive," and data from his digital devices are yet to be extracted. The ED has requested further interrogation of Kejriwal based on these findings. [Extracted from the article]

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to Amol G. Kirtikar, a leader from the Shiv Sena (UBT) party, who has been named as the party's candidate for the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha seat. The summons are part of an investigation into an alleged money-laundering case known as the "khichdi scam," which was initially investigated by the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing. The Shiv Sena (UBT) MP and chief spokesperson, Sanjay Raut, criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for what he called "pressure tactics" against their candidate. The "khichdi scam" involves the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) awarding contracts to provide food to migrants during the Covid-19 pandemic. The ED has also arrested a close associate of SS (UBT) leader Aditya Thackeray and attached his properties. Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya has alleged that Kirtikar received Rs 1.65 crore from the scam. Kirtikar is the son of veteran Shiv Sena leader Gajanan Kirtikar, who is the current MP from Mumbai North West. The decision to field Kirtikar as a candidate has faced criticism from the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party. [Extracted from the article]

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Thomas Isaac, the CPI-M's candidate for the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha seat in Kerala, to appear before them on Monday in connection with a masala bonds issue case. Isaac, who is currently campaigning, has accused the ED of making threats and plans to approach the Kerala High Court. The masala bonds were issued in 2019 when Isaac was the Finance Minister, and a total of Rs 2,150 crore was raised by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board. Isaac is running against the Congress' Anto Antony and the BJP's Anil Antony for the Lok Sabha seat. [Extracted from the article]

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a third summons to Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra in connection with a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) violation case. Moitra, who was expelled from Lok Sabha in December, has been asked to appear before the ED on Thursday at their headquarters in Delhi. This summons comes after she failed to comply with two earlier summons. The ED is requesting certain documents related to foreign investments as part of their ongoing investigation. Moitra had previously faced allegations of receiving cash in exchange for raising queries in Parliament on behalf of businessman Darshan Hiranandani. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's name has emerged in connection with the excise policy scam. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleges that Kejriwal conspired with top leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and received kickbacks amounting to Rs 100 crore in exchange for favorable treatment in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi excise policy. The ED also claims that Kejriwal was involved in a deal orchestrated by K. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, where kickbacks were paid through intermediaries. Kejriwal has been arrested by the ED in relation to this case. [Extracted from the article]

Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal is currently involved in a legal battle with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over alleged non-compliance in connection with a money laundering case related to the excise policy. Kejriwal was arrested by the ED and had previously sought protection from coercive action, but the Supreme Court refused to hold an urgent hearing. The timeline of Kejriwal's court battles includes the ED filing complaints against him, Kejriwal challenging the orders, and the Delhi High Court listing the matter for hearing in April. Kejriwal's plea also seeks to declare a section of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as unconstitutional. [Extracted from the article]

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a liquor policy case. This comes after the Delhi High Court denied his request for protection from the agency's actions. Kejriwal was questioned for over two hours before his arrest. He is the highest-profile individual to be arrested in this alleged scam, following the arrests of other politicians. [Extracted from the article]

The Delhi High Court has denied interim protection to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to an alleged excise policy scam. The court declined to grant relief at this time, stating that the law must be applied uniformly to all individuals. Kejriwal's lawyer argued that the Enforcement Directorate's summons lacked clarity and accused the agency of politically motivated actions. The court has scheduled the next hearing for April 22. [Extracted from the article]

The Allahabad High Court has expressed distress over the fact that temples in Uttar Pradesh are not receiving their dues from the state government. A petition filed in the court stated that the annuity of nine temples in Vrindavan town had been withheld for the past four years. The court noted that it is unfortunate that temples and trusts have to approach the court to receive their payments, which should have automatically come from the state treasury. The court has summoned the Secretary of the Board of Revenue for an explanation and criticized the lack of effort by government officials in releasing the annuity to the temples. [Extracted from the article]

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea filed by BRS leader Kavitha challenging the summons issued to her by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. Kavitha had already been arrested by the ED on March 15, rendering the plea moot. The court granted her the liberty to pursue other legal remedies and allowed the withdrawal of the plea. Previously, the court had provided interim relief to Kavitha by instructing the ED not to require her appearance in the ongoing probe until a later date, and this protection was extended until March 13. [Extracted from the article]

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the Enforcement Directorate's nine summonses issued to him in relation to an alleged excise policy scam. The high court's division bench will hear the matter on Wednesday. Kejriwal was granted bail on March 16 by a magisterial court in complaints filed by the ED over non-compliance with their summons in a money laundering case. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi has accused the ED of becoming a political weapon of the BJP and making false allegations against opposition parties. [Extracted from the article]

According to sources from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not be attending the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons regarding the alleged Delhi Jal Board (DJB) case. The party sources argue that the ED's repeated summons are illegal and question why the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is using the ED to fight elections. Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi suggests that the timing of the summons is a deliberate attempt by the BJP to hinder Kejriwal's campaign for the Lok Sabha elections. [Extracted from the article]

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued its ninth summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with an alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal has been asked to appear before the probe agency on March 21. This comes after a magisterial court granted him bail in complaints filed by the ED over non-compliance with previous summons. The ED has issued multiple summons to Kejriwal in the past, with him skipping some of them. [Extracted from the article]

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has challenged two summons issued by a magisterial court in relation to a money laundering case involving an alleged liquor policy scam. The court had issued the summons after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) complained that Kejriwal had not complied with their previous summons. The matter is set to be heard on March 16 by the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate. Kejriwal had previously requested a later date for questioning on the excise policy matter. The ED has issued multiple summons to Kejriwal, alleging that he intentionally did not want to obey them. [Extracted from the article]

A Delhi court has issued fresh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in response to a complaint from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). This is the second complaint filed by the ED regarding Kejriwal's non-compliance with their summons in connection with a money laundering case related to the excise policy. The court has scheduled a hearing for March 16 to address both the first and second complaints. Kejriwal had requested a date after March 12 for questioning on the excise policy matter. The ED has accused Kejriwal of intentionally disobeying the summons and setting a wrong example for the public. [Extracted from the article]

A Delhi court has issued fresh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in response to a complaint from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). This is the second complaint filed by the ED regarding Kejriwal's non-compliance with their summons in connection with a money laundering case related to the excise policy. The court has scheduled a hearing for March 16 to address both the first and second complaints. Kejriwal had previously requested a date after March 12 for questioning on the excise policy matter. The ED alleges that Kejriwal intentionally did not want to obey the summons and kept giving "lame excuses." [Extracted from the article]

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a second complaint against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for failing to comply with the agency's summons in connection with a money laundering case related to the excise policy. The court has scheduled a hearing for March 7. Kejriwal had requested a date after March 12 for questioning on the excise policy matter. The ED alleges that Kejriwal intentionally did not want to obey the summons and kept giving "lame excuses." [Extracted from the article]

Thomas Isaac, a veteran CPI-M leader and former Kerala Finance Minister, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to appear before them on March 12. The ED has asked for all documents related to the issue of masala bonds. Isaac has previously ignored five notices from the ED and has not received any relief from the Kerala High Court. The masala bonds were issued by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) in 2019 when Isaac was the Finance Minister. Isaac, a former professor of economics and four-time legislator, was not included in the CPI-M list for the 2021 elections but has been cleared to contest the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha seat. [Extracted from the article]

The Supreme Court has dismissed a money laundering probe initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The ED had initiated the probe based on a charge sheet filed by the I-T Department, which alleged that Shivakumar had approximately Rs 200 crore unaccounted cash and benami properties worth over Rs 800 crore. Shivakumar was arrested in September 2019 but was granted bail in October of the same year. In his plea against the ED probe, Shivakumar argued that the offence of criminal conspiracy cannot be invoked without a predicate offence and that proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act cannot be continued. [Extracted from the article]

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has requested a date after March 12 to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in relation to an alleged excise scam. The ED had issued eight summons to Kejriwal, with the latest one scheduled for March 4. Kejriwal's party, AAP, has stated that they are prepared to answer all of the ED's questions, despite considering the summons to be illegal. The Chief Minister has requested to respond via video conference. The ED has accused Kejriwal of intentionally avoiding the summons and setting a bad example for the public. The next court hearing on the matter is scheduled for March 16. [Extracted from the article]

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has agreed to appear via video conferencing for questioning by the CBI in connection with an illegal mining case. He cited the upcoming elections as the reason for his inability to physically attend the hearing in Delhi. Akhilesh has also questioned the five-year gap between his previous summons by the CBI. The CBI is investigating the roles of Akhilesh Yadav and former minister Gayatri Prajapati in the alleged violation of the e-tendering process for mining leases. The CBI had previously conducted searches at various locations in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh related to the case. [Extracted from the article]

The Supreme Court has extended protection to BRS MLC K. Kavitha until March 13, shielding her from action by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the investigation into the Delhi excise policy case. The ED had previously informed the court that Kavitha, the daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, was avoiding the summons issued to her. In September of last year, the Supreme Court had granted interim relief to Kavitha, instructing the ED not to require her appearance in the ongoing probe against the now-scrapped liquor policy of the AAP-led Delhi government. Kavitha has filed a petition challenging the summons and is seeking protection against arrest. [Extracted from the article]

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned West Bengal Power Minister Arup Biswas for questioning in connection with the funding received by the Trinamool Congress party during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from chit-fund entity Alchemist Group. Biswas, who also holds other portfolios, has been asked to appear at the ED's office in Delhi. This comes after another Trinamool leader, Mukul Roy, received ED summons in the same case. Trinamool insiders claim that the notice to Biswas is an example of the BJP using central agencies against opposition leaders, and they question why actor-turned-BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty is not being questioned. The Alchemist Group is accused of raising over Rs 1,900 crore without necessary approval from SEBI, and the ED has already confiscated properties worth Rs 238 crore belonging to the group. [Extracted from the article]

The Enforcement Directorate has issued an eighth summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with an alleged excise policy scam case. Kejriwal has been asked to appear before the agency on March 4. This summons comes after Kejriwal skipped the seventh summons on Monday. The financial probe agency has accused Kejriwal of intentionally not obeying the summons and setting a wrong example for the common man. Kejriwal's party, AAP, has stated that he will not go to the ED as the matter is in court, with the next hearing scheduled for March 16. [Extracted from the article]

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has missed the seventh summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in relation to an alleged excise policy scam case. Kejriwal's party, the AAP, stated that he will not attend the ED summons as the matter is currently in court, with the next hearing scheduled for March 16. The ED had previously issued six summonses to Kejriwal, accusing him of intentionally avoiding compliance and providing "lame excuses." The agency expressed concern that if a high-ranking public official like Kejriwal disobeys the law, it would set a negative example for the common man. [Extracted from the article]