**ED Raids on AAP Leader Saurabh Bharadwaj Spark Controversy**
The recent raids conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj have ignited significant criticism from party officials. They allege that these actions are an attempt to divert public attention from the ongoing debate surrounding Prime Minister Modi’s educational qualifications. The AAP has expressed its defiance, stating on social media platform X, “Aam Aadmi Party is not afraid of fake raids conducted by BJP’s parrot agencies.”
Anurag Dhanda, AAP’s National Media In-Charge, raised questions about the timing and legitimacy of the ED’s actions. He stated, “Why is this fake raid being done by ED on Saurabh Bharadwaj? This is happening because since yesterday, the whole country has been discussing that PM Modi’s degree is fake, and something has to be done to divert attention from that issue.” Dhanda further emphasized that Bharadwaj was not a minister at the time of the alleged scam, questioning how he could be implicated.
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia echoed these sentiments, asserting that the raid was a direct response to recent revelations about the Prime Minister’s degree. He remarked, “Even a child will laugh on hearing that the case in which Saurabh Bharadwaj’s house is being raided is being told to be a case before he became a minister.”
Earlier in the day, the ED executed searches at 13 locations, including Bharadwaj’s home, as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged irregularities in hospital construction projects approved during the AAP government’s tenure. This investigation stems from a complaint filed in August 2024 by then Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta, alleging corruption in 24 hospital projects valued at Rs 5,590 crore, which included 11 new constructions and 13 upgrades during the 2018–19 period. As of now, the ED has not released an official statement detailing the findings from the ongoing searches.
In conclusion, the ED’s actions against Saurabh Bharadwaj have raised questions about political motivations and the timing of the raids, particularly in light of the controversy surrounding the Prime Minister’s educational credentials. The AAP remains steadfast in its stance, asserting that these raids are politically motivated distractions.
**FAQ**
**Q: What prompted the ED raids on Saurabh Bharadwaj?**
A: The raids are part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged irregularities in hospital construction projects during the AAP government’s tenure, coinciding with discussions about Prime Minister Modi’s educational qualifications.
