Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has cited Rajya Sabha elections, Republic Day celebrations and the Enforcement Directorate’s ‘non-disclosure’ and ‘non-response’ approach as reasons for not appearing for questioning before the investigating agency in the excise policy case on Wednesday.

In a letter addressed to the ED assistant director, Kejriwal said the Election Commission of India had decided to hold the elections to the Rajya Sabha from the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The nominations started on Wednesday, and the voting will take place on January 19, he said.

The National Capital Territory of Delhi has been allocated three seats in the Rajya Sabha and the incumbents’ terms of office will expire on January 27, he said. Being the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Kejriwal said he was held up with the run-up to the polls.

“Being the Chief Minister of Delhi, I am also quite occupied in planning and preparations for several programmes and functions for the Republic Day…” he added.

He also said he would “be happy to respond to any questionnaire” if the ED sought any information or documents in his possession.