The United States is closely monitoring the arrest of Indian opposition figure Arvind Kejriwal and advocates for a fair legal process, stated a spokesperson from the State Department on Monday. This came after Germany’s response to the case triggered a diplomatic protest from India. Kejriwal, CM of Delhi, was apprehended by ED on Thursday over corruption charges.

“We encourage a fair, transparent, and timely legal process for Chief Minister Kejriwal,” said the U S spokesperson in reply to an inquiry regarding the case. India had summoned a German diplomat on Saturday to object to comments made regarding the arrest.