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UN weighs in on Delhi CM Kejriwal's arrest
The United Nations expressed hopes that in India, where Lok Sabha elections are on the horizon, all individuals' rights are upheld
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, hopes for a free and fair trial for the Delhi CM / Image - UN Mission/website
The arrest of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi excise policy case has sparked international attention, with the United Nations (UN) now weighing in on the matter.
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, addressed the recent political developments in India, particularly in light of Kejriwal's arrest and the freezing of the Congress party's bank accounts ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. This follows similar reactions from the United States and Germany in recent days.
“What we very much hope that in India, as in any country that is having elections, that everyone’s rights are protected, including political and civil rights, and everyone is able to vote in an atmosphere that is free and fair,” Dujarric said, responding to a reporter’s question during a routine press briefing on Thursday, March 28.
Previously on Monday, March 25, a spokesperson from the US State Department stated that they were closely monitoring reports surrounding Kejriwal's arrest, emphasizing the importance of a fair, transparent, and legal process.
Earlier this month, Germany also affirmed that Kejriwal, like any individual facing allegations, is entitled to a fair and impartial trial, with unrestricted access to all available legal avenues.
Meanwhile, Kejriwal's custody by the ED in connection with the Delhi excise policy case has been extended until April 1. Speaking during a court hearing in New Delhi on March 28, Kejriwal noted that the case had been ongoing for two years without any proven allegations against him.
He further highlighted that among the 162 witnesses examined by the ED, his name appeared only in four instances, suggesting a limited involvement in the case.
The remarks from the UN add to the growing international scrutiny surrounding Kejriwal's arrest and the broader political landscape in India. Meanwhile, the Indian government has raised objection to foreign interference and remarks terming them as “unwarranted.”
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