Chandigarh : A fresh political controversy has erupted in Punjab following recent ED raids, with AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal strongly reacting to the ED raid in Punjab and alleging misuse of central agencies against traders and political opponents.
Political Storm Over ED Raid in Punjab
The ED raids in Punjab has triggered sharp reactions from the Aam Aadmi Party, which accused the Centre of targeting businesses and creating fear among traders. Arvind Kejriwal stated that the ED raids in Punjab is being used to harass small and medium-scale traders instead of ensuring fair investigation.
Allegations of Misuse of Central Agencies
AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, claimed that the ED raids in Punjab reflects a pattern of political pressure through investigative agencies. They alleged that such actions are aimed at disturbing Punjab’s economic environment and intimidating the business community.
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GST Fraud Case Under Investigation
According to officials, the ED raids in Punjab is linked to an alleged ₹100 crore GST fraud involving mobile phone trading. Searches were conducted at multiple locations in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh as part of the ongoing investigation connected to the ED raid in Punjab.
सुना है कि ED पार्टी पंजाब की बेअदबी पार्टी/चिट्टा पार्टी से गठबन्धन करने को बहुत बेचैन है पर बेअदबी पार्टी/चिट्टा पार्टी उनको घास नहीं डाल रही है।
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 9, 2026
Political Reactions Intensify
AAP leaders continued to criticize the Centre, stating that the ED raids in Punjab is part of a larger political strategy. Meanwhile, the BJP has rejected these allegations, maintaining that the investigation is purely legal and based on evidence.
Case Continues Under Investigation
Authorities confirmed that the ED raid in Punjab is still underway, with documents and financial transactions being examined. The political debate surrounding the ED raid in Punjab continues to grow as further developments are awaited.