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Delhi CM Kejriwal claims BJP behind Satyendar Jain's arrest over DJB tender probe
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 05:39 AM
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the BJP orchestrated the arrest of former minister Satyendar Jain in a corruption case linked to Delhi Jal Board contracts.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of engineering the arrest of former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain. Jain was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate on allegations of irregularities in tenders awarded by the Delhi Jal Board, the capital's water supply agency.
Kejriwal, speaking at a press briefing, said the arrest was politically motivated and that the BJP was attempting to tarnish the Aam Aadmi Party's image ahead of upcoming elections. He promised that the truth would emerge and that the allegations against Jain were unfounded.
The Enforcement Directorate, acting on a complaint, has not disclosed detailed evidence but confirmed that Jain is being investigated for possible financial misconduct related to the water board's procurement processes. Jain has denied any wrongdoing and his legal team has sought bail.
The development adds to the growing political tension in Delhi, where the AAP government and the central BJP have been at odds over several policy issues. Observers note that the case could become a focal point in the political discourse as the state prepares for future electoral contests.
Kejriwal, speaking at a press briefing, said the arrest was politically motivated and that the BJP was attempting to tarnish the Aam Aadmi Party's image ahead of upcoming elections. He promised that the truth would emerge and that the allegations against Jain were unfounded.
The Enforcement Directorate, acting on a complaint, has not disclosed detailed evidence but confirmed that Jain is being investigated for possible financial misconduct related to the water board's procurement processes. Jain has denied any wrongdoing and his legal team has sought bail.
The development adds to the growing political tension in Delhi, where the AAP government and the central BJP have been at odds over several policy issues. Observers note that the case could become a focal point in the political discourse as the state prepares for future electoral contests.