The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday raided the residences of two aides of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh in connection with a probe into the Delhi government’s liquor policy. The raids were conducted at the homes of Ajit Tyagi and Sarvesh Mishra in Delhi and Noida.
Singh alleged that the ED raids were politically motivated and that he was being targeted by the central government. He said that the raids were an attempt to intimidate him and the AAP government.
The ED has not yet commented on the raids. However, sources said that the agency is looking into allegations of irregularities in the awarding of liquor contracts under the Delhi government’s new liquor policy.
The AAP government has been facing criticism from the opposition over the liquor policy. The opposition has alleged that the policy is benefiting liquor barons and that it is leading to an increase in the consumption of alcohol in Delhi.
The AAP government has defended the policy, saying that it is aimed at bringing down the prices of liquor in Delhi and that it will generate revenue for the government.
The ED raids are likely to add to the political controversy surrounding the Delhi government’s liquor policy. It remains to be seen what evidence the ED gathers during the raids and whether it will file any charges against the AAP government or its officials.
Here are some additional details that you may want to include in your summary:
- The ED has been investigating the Delhi government’s liquor policy since February 2023.
- The raids were conducted at multiple locations in Delhi and Noida.
- Singh has alleged that the raids are politically motivated and that he is being targeted by the central government.
- The AAP government has defended the liquor policy, saying that it is aimed at bringing down the prices of liquor in Delhi and that it will generate revenue for the government.
- The ED raids are likely to add to the political controversy surrounding the Delhi government’s liquor policy.