Mann accuses Centre of misusing agencies after ED raids in Punjab
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP-led central government of misusing investigative agencies to target opposition-ruled states ahead of the 2027 state polls. The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at the premises of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora as part of an ongoing investigation.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised the BJP-led central government following Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora's premises, alleging political targeting ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections. Mann claimed democratic values were being undermined and accused the Centre of selectively targeting non-BJP governments. Arora stated he would fully cooperate with the investigation. Mann alleged the Centre was using agencies like the ED and CBI to intimidate opponents and weaken rival parties. The ED has not commented on the raids, which are part of its ongoing investigations under financial regulations. The developments have intensified political tensions in Punjab, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP trading accusations over the use of central agencies.
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