Indian investigators ask Apple to access Delhi chief minister's phones

You've provided an accurate overview of the situation. Additionally, the ex-Chief Minister of Delhi has taken an unconventional stance by choosing to administer from behind bars, despite his alleged involvement in a significant liquor scam, which also led to the incarceration of his associates for embezzling over 500 crore rupees. Given these circumstances, the question arises as to why he should receive any special treatment.

What's more, this case has garnered exceptional attention from international bodies, including the governments of Germany and the United States, as well as the United Nations, which have all expressed concerns in various forms. This level of international interest is peculiar, especially when considering that several other Chief Ministers, such as Hemant Soren, Laloo Yadav, and Jayalalitha, have faced imprisonment for corruption charges without attracting similar global scrutiny. The focus on the Delhi ex-CM raises questions about the selective attention of these international entities.

Moreover, the case has taken a further twist with allegations from the leader of a terrorist organization, accusing the Delhi ex-CM of accepting a substantial bribe in exchange for the release of a notorious terrorist, a claim that highlights a lack of intent or capability to fulfill such a promise. This has turned the situation into a subject of ridicule.

Well, I think you forgot a lot of things.

- The current central government's conviction rate is 2%. In 98% of cases accused are released.

- The current central government uses ED and other investigation agencies to force other commercial companies to "donate" money through electoral bonds.

- The main accuser in this case donated a huge amount to the central government party and then he became the witness against the Delhi CM. Not only that "Delhi liquor policy case: Accused-turned-approver’s father gets Lok Sabha ticket from BJP ally [1] "

- One of the Delhi Government's ministers Sisodia was arrested one year ago, and he is still in jail and the ED hasn't been able to prove his case.

- 95% of cases filed by the Indian Investigators Agency known as ED are against the opposition party members.

- If the accused opposition party members join the central government party, all cases are dropped against them.

[1] https://scroll.in/latest/1065986/delhi-liquor-policy-case-ac...

Well, in itself that doesn't mean much - irregularities and power struggles within indian political paries is routine. Plus given the track record of the law enforcement agencies to arrest/Crack down with an agenda, usually along the lines that suits the political party. Even worse, legislation now provides the police and so on broad power in arresting subjects without allowing a fair trial( or just a trial!) For example under the anti terrorism act. Such legislation is frequently used to arrest on grounds that probably have little to do with their supposed criminal act.

This methodology of enforcement goes back decades way before India got independent, inherited from British Indian authorities. It's even more blatant under the current ruling party.

come on, ruling party, legalised corruption? seriously.

It seems there might be a misunderstanding of the situation. The judiciary in India operates independently from the current government, led by the BJP, ensuring a separation of powers. Additionally, it's important to note that Al Jazeera has been criticized for its coverage, which some perceive as biased against India. I encourage a deeper examination of the corruption case at hand before forming a conclusion.

I don't like many policies of the current government including the way opposition is treated. But I think this specific statement should be down voted due to both denigrating tea sellers and presenting wrong facts. Modi is currently PM for 2 terms because he is able to outsmart his opponents both inside his own party and in opposition. It hardly matters if he was selling tea at some point in his life. He is not uneducated. In India one can find many smart guys without formal education and many dumb guys with stellar degrees. Arvind Kejriwal's party i.e. AAP is in power in only 2 small states i.e. Delhi and Punjab. Those 2 states can send total 20 MPs to parliament with a strength of 543. So I am not sure how AAP is going to topple Modi Govt in near future. The only party who can do it is Congress with the support of other parties including AAP. But at the same time, I think the current government is crossing the line in going after opposition parties especially during election times. We need a strong opposition for our democracy. As pointed out by one editorial Modi may be creating his own nemesis by over stepping here like Voldemort created Harry Potter.

If they asked Apple most probably they don’t have access. In current case once they got access, they go after each of the persons in contacts and create cases against and if they are low profile candidates they might go missing.