Do not shed crocodile tears, answer the real questions: CM
Acquittal does not mean a \u2018clean chit\u2019: CM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Delhi, February 2026 : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said that former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is guilty before the people of Delhi. According to the Chief Minister, the verdict delivered by the trial court in the alleged liquor scam that surfaced during his tenure is not the final truth, but merely a part of the legal process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The truth will ultimately prevail, and therefore Mr. Kejriwal should not shed crocodile tears, the CM further said. The CM made it clear that her government has full respect for the judiciary and honours court decisions. However, portraying this verdict as a \u201cclean chit\u201d is misleading for the public, she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe court, in its order, referred to a \u201clack of evidence.\u201d Insufficient evidence and being completely innocent are two different things. The legal process is not yet complete, and the matter may go to the High Court,\u201d the CM said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Chief Minister said she wants to raise some direct questions that the people of Delhi deserve answers to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf the liquor policy was so excellent and revenue-enhancing, why was it withdrawn as soon as the investigation began? Why was there a U-turn by scrapping the new policy and reverting to the old one? If there were no flaws in the policy, why was it not continued? Why did the wholesale profit margin increase from five percent to 12 percent, and who benefited from it? Why were changes made to the licensing structure that later raised serious concerns? Under what circumstances were these changes made and who was the real beneficiary? The former Chief Minister must answer these questions,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She further stated that during the investigation it emerged that around 160 to 170 mobile phones were changed over a period of approximately 200 days. Why was there a need to change such a large number of phones, she questioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhy were questions raised regarding digital records? If there was nothing to hide, why did such circumstances arise? All of this creates serious suspicion. The Hon\u2019ble Supreme Court had earlier noted prima facie indications of large-scale financial transactions in its orders. Similarly, the Delhi High Court had also treated the matter as serious,\u201d Smt Rekha Gupta said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to her, bail does not amount to a clean chit. In legal terms, bail and acquittal are two different things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smt Rekha Gupta said that the CAG report had indicated a potential revenue loss of thousands of crores of rupees. \u201cThat money belongs to the people of Delhi. Public trust is the greatest capital of any government. If that trust has been shaken, accountability must be fixed. If someone calls himself \u201cstaunchly honest,\u201d why were there allegations of evading investigation? Why were there reports of summons being ignored? A truly honest leader does not run from questions, but faces them and provides answers,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CM said that the people of Delhi have already delivered their political verdict, adding that now the judicial process will move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHigher courts will re-examine the evidence and facts will emerge. We have full faith in the judicial system,\u201d said Smt Rekha Gupta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Chief Minister stated firmly that respecting the law is everyone\u2019s responsibility, but no one is above accountability. The truth will come out, and the final verdict is yet to be delivered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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