Atishi Marlena said that the BJP-led Centre is trying to “scare and silence” AAP by misusing central agencies such as the ED. She also alleged that the statements of witnesses and accused related to the excise policy case were extracted by the probe agency by 'force' and 'threat'.

ED responds to Atishi

"In view of these false, baseless, malicious allegations by Atishi Marlena, AAP Minister, the Directorate of Enforcement may take serious legal action".