Political Turmoil Unfolds: CBI Raids on Bhupesh Baghel

Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao addressed political tensions following CBI searches at the premises of former CM Bhupesh Baghel. Allegedly linked to a ₹6,000 crore scam, Congress decries the raids as politically driven, asserting BJP's influence. Agencies target officials and politicians, resisting claims of political bias.

Raipur saw political temperatures rise on Wednesday as CBI teams conducted extensive searches at residences connected to former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in relation to a substantial ₹6,000 crore scam. This development triggered reactions from local Congress leaders, who accused the BJP of deploying central agencies for political vendetta.

Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao dismissed any political links to the raids, urging cooperation with the investigation. According to Sao, the operations targeted multiple politicians and officials, highlighting the systematic nature of the probe conducted by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Congress firmly stands against these actions as an assertion of its resilience, accusing the BJP of intimidation tactics. The incident intensifies debates on the politicization of central investigative bodies, with Congress leaders expressing their determination not to yield under such pressures.