Manish Sisodia, the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, may encounter additional complications in the Delhi liquor scandal, as one of the implicated individuals, Dinesh Arora, has expressed his readiness to become a government witness. Arora, a prominent businessman with close ties to Sisodia, is reportedly slated to provide a statement to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on November 14.
In his bid to become a government witness in the liquor scandal case, Dinesh Arora had approached Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court, indicating his willingness to reveal all pertinent information. During the court proceedings, Arora affirmed his preparedness to act as a government witness and present all facts related to the case before the court.
It is worth noting that Arora was recently granted bail. He clarified in the Rouse Avenue Court that he had not faced any undue pressure to become a government witness, nor had the CBI or any other entity coerced him into this role.
Previously, in the First Information Report (FIR), the CBI had identified Amit Arora (Director of Buddy Retail Private Limited), Dinesh Arora (Director of Radha Industries), and Arjun Pandey as “associates” of Manish Sisodia. According to the CBI, Samir Mahendru, the director of Indospirit, had transferred one crore rupees to Radha Industries.
Dinesh Arora is a prominent businessman in Delhi, particularly in the restaurant industry. He has been associated with this industry since 2009, when he inaugurated his first café in Hauz Khas, Delhi, as per information available on his Instagram profile. He holds the position of Managing Director at well-known establishments like Chica Delhi, Unplugged Courtyard, and La Roca Aerocity.
According to the CBI, Dinesh Arora serves as a director of Radha Industries and is also a committee member of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI). In July 2018, Arora initiated Eastman Color Restaurant Private Limited.
As per NRAI’s website, Dinesh Arora’s restaurants are scattered across all major markets of Delhi. Arora is renowned for his fervor for gastronomy and fine dining.
Notably, Dinesh Arora garnered attention when he distributed essential provisions to the underprivileged during the COVID-19 lockdown. He transformed his residence into a packaging facility and delivered packaged meals to disadvantaged individuals and those in need.
The love story between Dinesh Arora and Pooja is reminiscent of a captivating cinematic narrative. Media reports suggest that their story was akin to “love at first sight,” with Pooja being the one to initiate the relationship.
In 2016, Pooja became involved in Dinesh’s business, and subsequently, they tied the knot. In an interview, Pooja shared that they share similar preferences in terms of food, music, and enjoy embarking on journeys together. She also revealed that while Dinesh takes care of restaurant design, operations, finances, and team management, she assumes responsibility for marketing.