Arvind Kejriwal: India opposition leader to remain in jail in corruption case - BBC News

The US says it's closely following action against the Delhi chief minister and other opposition parties.

2 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Arvind Kejriwal was arrested on claims of corruption that he rejectsA court has extended Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal's custody until Monday in a corruption case.

The Delhi chief minister has denied allegations that he received kickbacks in a now-scrapped alcohol sales policy.

The ruling comes a day after the US reiterated that it encouraged a "fair" legal process in the case.

Mr Kejriwal was arrested last week amid criticism from opposition parties that the government was stifling them ahead of general elections in April and May.

He was produced in court on Thursday, which had earlier been set as his last day in custody.

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