Today in Politics: Kejriwal likely to be produced in court as ED custody ends; Assam CM to start LS campaign

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam,will be presented in a court here on Monday as his custody is set to end.

Kejriwal has been governing Delhi from jail with his wife Sunita Kejriwal passing his orders to his Cabinet colleagues.

On Sunday, Sunita participated in the Opposition INDIA bloc rally where she referred to him as a “freedom fighter” and “sher (lion)” working for the people of Delhi even from jail.

Meanwhile, the ED has contacted Apple to help gain access to his iPhone, The Indian Express had learned. The agency does not have any recovered electronic evidence against the Chief Minister in the form of his personal computers or desktops but four mobile phones, including his, were confiscated. On the night of his arrest on March 21, around Rs 70,000 was found — and left untouched — in his residence. The Chief Minister had switched off his iPhone and hasn’t shared his password, sources said.

Senior officials linked to the case said that the Chief Minister, during his questioning, has stated that by accessing his telephone data and chats, the ED would be privy to details of AAP’s “election strategy” and pre-poll alliances.

In context: The issue has gained more prominence over the past week after the US State Department commented on the Delhi CM’s arrest, urging the need for due process, drawing sharp reactions from the Centre. The State Department flagged the need for due process. New Delhi on Thursday said that these remarks were “unwarranted” and “unacceptable”.

“As you are aware, yesterday, India has lodged its strong objection and protest with the senior official from the US Embassy with regard to the comments made