Delhi Court Discharges Kejriwal and Others in Liquor Policy Case Amid Political Tensions
Court Ruling and Political Reactions
Following a Delhi court's decision to discharge former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with 22 others implicated in the liquor policy case, the Congress party expressed skepticism about the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) motives, suggesting that the legal actions against their 'convenient allies' would likely diminish as elections in Gujarat and Punjab approach.
With assembly elections anticipated in both states by 2027, Congress leader Pawan Khera remarked that the BJP's actions were part of a predictable pattern, likening the party to a 'shape-shifting serpent' with a singular aim: to eliminate Congress and establish a Congress-free India.
Khera further accused the ruling party of transforming political vendetta into governance, alleging that they manipulate investigative agencies as tools for electoral advantage.
Earlier, the Rouse Avenue Court ruled that there was no substantial evidence of a conspiracy or criminal intent related to the excise policy, criticizing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for implicating Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia without adequate proof.
भाजपा कोई राजनीतिक दल नहीं है। वह एक इच्छाधारी नाग है जिसके पास रूप बदलने की शक्ति है।
— Pawan Khera 🇮🇳 (@Pawankhera) February 27, 2026
उसका एक ही जुनूनी लक्ष्य है: कांग्रेस को हराना और कांग्रेस मुक्त भारत बनाना। इस लक्ष्य के लिए वह किसी भी स्तर तक गिर सकती है।
12 वर्षों तक उन्होंने तृणमूल कांग्रेस के खिलाफ ज़हर उगला। और अब?…
In light of the court's ruling, various opposition parties accused the BJP of weaponizing central investigative agencies against their leaders. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav described the ruling as a 'moral death sentence' for the BJP, asserting that truth and justice were on Kejriwal's side.
आज दिल्ली के लोकप्रिय पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री श्री अरविंद केजरीवाल जी के साथ सत्य और न्याय दोनों खड़े हैं। आरोप कभी इतना बड़ा नहीं हो सकता कि वो सच को आच्छादित कर ले। आज हर ईमानदार आशा भरी साँस लेगा और भाजपा के समर्थक शर्म के मारे घोर आत्म-लज्जित हो रहे होंगे। भाजपा ने दिल्ली के…
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) February 27, 2026
Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale congratulated Kejriwal and Sisodia, claiming the case was politically motivated to tarnish the reputations of opposition leaders.
A fake fabricated case was filed by the BJP to defame Opposition leaders who were arrested & mistreated in order to break their will & tarnish their reputation.
— Saket Gokhale MP (@SaketGokhale) February 27, 2026
Yet again, BJP’s shameless tactic of using CBI & ED as their political tools stands exposed. The Modi-Shah Govt will…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin praised Kejriwal and Sisodia for their resilience, urging the BJP-led government to refrain from compromising the integrity of investigative agencies for political gain.
The Union BJP government must not mortgage the integrity of investigating agencies for short-term politics. Have some shame.
— M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) February 27, 2026
Well done, my respected friend Thiru. @ArvindKejriwal, and Thiru. @msisodia, for standing firm through it all and letting the truth speak for itself.…
In contrast, BJP leaders indicated that the case may still undergo further legal examination. Party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi stated that the court's acquittal of Kejriwal was based on insufficient evidence, labeling it a 'technical matter'.
Trivedi added, 'The CBI will take the next step on this case.' He emphasized that the party would respond comprehensively after reviewing the judgment. Amit Malviya, head of the party's media cell, remarked that it remains to be seen if the judgment will hold up under scrutiny in higher courts.