Political Clash: Congress vs. ED Raids Amid Budget Session

The Congress accuses the government of using ED raids at former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel's residence as a diversion on the Budget session day. Baghel claims innocence and alleges political conspiracy. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a money laundering case tied to Baghel's son in a liquor scam probe.

The Congress party ramped up its accusations against the government, alleging a strategic diversion through Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the residence of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. With the Parliament's Budget session resuming, Congress claimed the raids aimed to divert attention from pressing national issues.

Baghel, addressing the media via his social media platform, denounced the raids as baseless, pointing to a dismissed case lingering for seven years. He asserted that these raids would not hinder Congress's efforts in Punjab, where he recently assumed charge of party affairs.

The ED, meanwhile, conducted raids under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act at locations linked to Baghel's son, Chaitanya, in connection with a significant illicit liquor trade investigation. Allegations suggest a massive financial loss to the state, with illicit proceeds exceeding Rs 2,100 crore.

(With inputs from agencies.)