New Delhi: The Indian government convened a 40-minute meeting on Wednesday with the US Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, who was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi’s South Block.
While details of the meeting have not been disclosed, it follows a statement from a US State Department spokesperson expressing concern over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and emphasizing the need for a fair legal process for the Aam Aadmi Party leader.
KEY UPDATES
- US State Department spokesperson said it is monitoring reports of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest and called on New Delhi to ensure “a fair and timely legal process” for the jailed Aam Aadmi Party leader.
- The US State Department’s comments came after Germany’s Foreign Office highlighted Kejriwal’s right to a fair trial, sparking a strong reaction from India, which accused Germany of interfering in its internal affairs. The US spokesperson, in response to India’s protest, directed inquiries to the German Foreign Ministry.
- Kejriwal is currently challenging his arrest in the Delhi High Court. The Enforcement Directorate has labelled him a key conspirator in the Delhi liquor policy case, but he maintains his innocence, along with his fellow party members who have also been arrested.
