Arvind Kejriwal criticizes ED raids on AAP leaders in Punjab, questioning black money recovery claims and accusing the Modi government of political misuse of central agencies.
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Punjab after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out raids on properties linked to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, prompting sharp criticism from AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal. The party has accused the central government of misusing investigative agencies for political purposes ahead of key electoral developments.
Kejriwal took to social media platform X to question the effectiveness and intent of repeated ED raids on opposition leaders. In his post, he asked whether any significant amount of black money had ever been recovered from such operations, stating, “Not even a single rupee?” He further alleged that the actions were part of “petty politics” driven by the desire to retain power.
ED Raids on AAP Leaders Trigger Political Row in Punjab
The latest raids were conducted early Friday at multiple premises linked to Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, including his residence in Gurdev Nagar. Arora, who was reportedly abroad at the time of the action, confirmed the development through a post on X, stating that he would fully cooperate with investigating agencies and expressed confidence that the truth would emerge.
आम आदमी पार्टी के नेता के यहाँ तीन दिन में ये दूसरी ED की रेड है।
क्या प्रधान मंत्री जी बतायेंगे कि अभी तक “आप” नेताओं के यहाँ जो इतनी सारी अनगिनत रेड की हैं, उनमे कितना काला पैसा मिला? एक रुपया भी मिला?
पूरा देश देख रहा है कि आप केवल सत्ता के लिए कितनी ओछी राजनीति कर रहे हैं। https://t.co/qUcfn9Bq53
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 17, 2026
This action came shortly after earlier ED raids on properties associated with AAP Rajya Sabha member Ashok Kumar Mittal, who is also the founder-chancellor of Lovely Professional University (LPU). The repeated investigations have intensified the political confrontation between the ruling party at the Centre and AAP leadership in Punjab.
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AAP Alleges Misuse of Central Agencies
AAP leaders have strongly reacted to the enforcement actions, alleging that central agencies are being selectively used to pressure opposition figures. The party claims that such raids are politically motivated and aimed at weakening its leadership in Punjab ahead of future elections.
Arvind Kejriwal reiterated that despite numerous raids conducted against AAP leaders over time, no substantial evidence of large-scale financial wrongdoing has been publicly established, strengthening his claim that the investigations are politically driven.
BJP Yet to Respond to Fresh Allegations
As of now, the Bharatiya Janata Party has not issued a detailed response to the latest remarks made by Arvind Kejriwal. However, government representatives have previously maintained that investigative agencies operate independently and act based on credible evidence and legal processes.
Growing Political Tensions in Punjab
The latest developments add to rising political tensions in Punjab, where AAP is in power. The ongoing conflict between the state leadership and central agencies has become a recurring flashpoint, with both sides accusing each other of politicizing governance and law enforcement.
With multiple investigations underway, the issue is expected to remain a key political talking point in the coming days, especially as parties gear up for upcoming electoral battles.
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