Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, once a prominent anti-corruption crusader, is now the ‘kingpin’ of a liquor cartel according to the Enforcement Directorate, which is currently investigating the case. This shocking turn of events has raised questions about his commitment to fighting corruption and his betrayal of the symbol of the broom, which represents the Aam Aadmi Party’s promise to clean up the government.
Kejriwal’s downfall has been marked by the arrests of many of his close associates, leading to a loss of public trust in his leadership. Even his former mentor, Anna Hazare, had warned him about being “intoxicated by power” back in 2022.
Despite winning massive mandates in the Delhi Assembly elections in both 2015 and 2020, Kejriwal’s reputation has taken a hit as allegations of corruption and wrongdoings within his party continue to surface. From forgery charges to money laundering cases, several top party leaders including the CM himself have been arrested.
His rapid rise in politics, fueled by ambitions to expand nationally, has only come crashing down as he finds himself in the midst of a major scandal. The irony of Kejriwal’s transformation from a corruption crusader to a key player in a corrupt system has not been lost on his supporters and critics alike.
As Kejriwal faces legal consequences for his alleged involvement in the excise policy scam, his journey serves as a cautionary tale of the dangers of political power and the consequences of betraying public trust. The people who once believed in the promise of the broom symbol for cleaning up the system now feel disillusioned and betrayed by the actions of their former leader.
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