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War of words continued after the CBI raided the office of Following the raids, Kejriwal had called PM Narendra Modi a “coward and psychopath”
Kejriwal claimed that CBI conducted raids on his office.
"CBI raids my office," Kejriwal tweeted. "When Modi cudn't handle me politically, he resorts to this cowardice. Modi is a coward and psychopath," he tweeted again.
When Modi cudn't handle me politically, he resorts to this cowardice
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 15, 2015
Modi is a coward and a psycopath
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 15, 2015
CBI lying. My own office raided. Files of CM office are being looked into. Let Modi say which file he wants?
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 15, 2015
Ravi Shankar Prasad replied to Kejriwal’s claims and said, “CBI has already clarified Delhi CM's office has not been raided. CBI has raided after proper search warrant from the court. There is no law that states that Kejriwal should have been informed about the raids.”
The Union minister also slammed Kejriwal for calling Modi a “psychopath”.
“Kejriwal should apologize to PM for using words like coward. It's totally uncalled for, unwarranted and shameful,” said Prasad.
The CBI registered a case against Rajendra Kumar, Secretary to the Delhi CM, on the allegation of abusing his official position by favouring a particular firm in the last few years in getting tenders from Delhi government departments.
Kumar has been accused by Ashish Joshi, member secretary, Delhi dialogue Commission.
Searches are being conducted in Kumar’s office and residence.
Joshi had filed the same case in the past with the Anti-Corruption Branch of the Delhi government, too.
“Should we presume that you did not undertake any due diligence while appointing your secretary? CBI must be allowed to do its work in a free and fair manner," said Prasad.
Prasad also accused Kejriwal of adding "political colour" to the CBI raids.
"Allegations against Rajendra Kumar are very serious. Why is Arvind defending someone facing charges?" he asked.
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