In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched raids on individuals associated with the AAP, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s personal secretary and a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP).
Sources have revealed that these raids are part of a money laundering investigation.
The ED officials are currently conducting searches at more than 12 premises spread across Delhi, Chandigarh, and Varanasi.
Among those targeted in these raids are Bibhav Kumar, the personal secretary of Mr. Kejriwal, Rajya Sabha MP ND Gupta, and former Delhi Jal Board member Shalabh Kumar.
Delhi Minister Atishi, addressing the media at a press conference, expressed confidence in the face of the ongoing raids, stating, “We are not afraid.
There’s no evidence of any irregularity. ED is trying to turn the accused into government witnesses.” This assertion comes amidst the backdrop of the raids, which are reportedly linked to an alleged scam within the Delhi Jal Board.
Interestingly, these raids were conducted just hours before a scheduled press conference by the AAP, during which the party had announced its intention to reveal significant disclosures.
The timing of the ED’s actions has raised eyebrows, with political implications potentially at play.
The ED’s investigation is focused on two alleged instances of financial irregularities within the Delhi Jal Board, following cases registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
This latest development follows the earlier arrests of two former chief engineers of the Jal Board, shedding light on the depth of the alleged malpractices within the organization.
The AAP, known for its anti-corruption stance, has faced scrutiny and criticism in the past over issues related to governance and integrity.
These raids by the ED add another layer of complexity to the political landscape, with implications for both the AAP and the broader political arena in Delhi and beyond.
The outcome of the ED’s investigation and the subsequent fallout from these raids will undoubtedly shape the political discourse in the region in the coming days.
As the investigation unfolds, all eyes will be on the developments surrounding this high-profile probe into alleged financial improprieties within the Aam Aadmi Party’s ranks.
