Show no sympathy to Kejriwal, Ajay Maken urges Congress

Congress is reportedly divided on Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's issuse. Congress leader Ajay Maken has asked the party not to "support" and "show any sympathy" to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Delhi liquor policy case, as doing so would "confuse" the Congress cadre and "benefit" the BJP. Maken's long statement on why the Congress  should stay away from Kejriwal is likely to make matters complicated amid the call for opposition unity. "It is important for all political leaders, including those from the Indian National Congress (INC), to recognize that the money gained through corrupt means by Kejriwal has been used against the Congress Party in several states, including Punjab, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Delhi,"  Maken said.

I believe that individuals like Kejriwal and his associates who face serious corruption charges should not be shown any sympathy or support.
The allegations of LiquorGate and GheeGate must be thoroughly investigated and those found guilty should be punished.
It is important for…

— Ajay Maken (@ajaymaken) April 16, 2023

"Kejriwal founded the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2013 with the aim of fighting corruption, following the Anna Hazare movement... Since 2015, Kejriwal and his party have failed to push for a stronger Lokpal bill. Instead, they have become known for their protests, marches, and counter-allegations only seeking more power. Now that CBI or Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Kejriwal, a stronger Lokpal bill instead could have investigated the Gheegate allegations,"  Maken said.

Maken has appeal to capable advocates and senior working committee members, now steering committee members, to please refrain from representing Kejriwal or his government in court. He has request lawyers in the Congress not to help  Kejriwal fight any legal case.

Maken's comment comes a day after Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge dialled Kejriwal and discussed the need for opposition unity to face the BJP in the national election next year.