Rajasthan polls 2023 LIVE: Opposition condemns BJP on ED raids, summons

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6:44 PM

Congress trying to politicise ED action against party leaders in Rajasthan: BJP

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and other Congress leaders are trying to "politicise" the Enforcement Directorate's action as it has moved in to catch "big fishes" who were involved in the examination paper leak case, the BJP hit back. (PTI)

6:16 PM

Congress workers protest outside Rajasthan ED office

5:52 PM

BJP is fearful of the fact that they may not win: Sachin Pilot on ED summon

5:49 PM

Congress leaders have been specifically targeted without any evidence and facts: Sachin Pilot on ED raids

5:06 PM

If Gehlot government focused on curbing corruption, this would not have happened: Rajasthan BJP chief CP Joshi

On ED raids on Rajasthan PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra  and summon to Vaibhav Gehlot, Rajasthan BJP chief CP Joshi, "What is the fear if they (Congress) have not done anything wrong? They have ruined the future of so many youths. If they (CM Ashok Gehlot's government) would have focused on reining in corruption, then this would not have happened."

3:38 PM

You have done injustice to more than 70 lakh people who applied for RPSC: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

3:11 PM

Congress party in Rajasthan stage massive protest

The Rajasthan unit of the Congress party stage a massive protest outside the residence of the party's state unit chief, Govind Singh Dotasara, against the raids made by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at the latter's residence, earlier in the day. (ANI)

2:42 PM

Ashok Gehlot government had reached new benchmarks in corruption: Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

2:39 PM

ED has become a tool in the hands of the BJP: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi

On ED raids on Congress leaders in Rajasthan, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "I see ED changing its name from Enforcement Directorate to become an extended department of BJP. It has become a tool at the hands of the BJP. It’s shameful that we have agencies which are bending as per the will of those who are in power.” 

2:36 PM

Vaibhav Gehlot comments on ED summons to him

2:31 PM

BJP can do whatever they want, voters of Rajasthan are sensible: Kamal Nath

Speaking about ED raids at the residence of Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasara, former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath said that they can do whatever they want, voters of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are sensible. (ANI)

2:26 PM

BJP is doing this to put the opposition on a backfoot, to threaten them: AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj

2:23 PM

If they are not guilty, they'll not get caught: BJP National General Secretary on ED raids

BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh says, "All independent agencies are doing the proceedings on their own level. Everyone should welcome them. If they are not guilty, they'll not get caught and if they are guilty, they'll certainly get caught."

2:21 PM

This is the nervousness of BJP. This is the misuse of ED: Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi

On ED raids on Rajasthan PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra  and summon to Vaibhav Gehlot, Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi says, says, "I condemn this. This is the nervousness of BJP. This is the misuse of ED. They will misuse ED wherever elections are being held. I would like to tell the ED officers to not come under so much pressure and to maintain the reputation of the agency they are a part of, so that people trust them." (ANI)

1:15 PM

Gundagardi hai yeh: CM Ashok Gehlot

1:12 PM

BJP's nervousness is clearly visible due to such action: Congress leader Sachin Pilot

On ED raids on Rajasthan PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra  and summon to Vaibhav Gehlot, Congress leader Sachin Pilot says, "I strongly condemn the ED raid on Rajasthan Congress State President Govind Singh Dotasara. ED summons has also been given to Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. BJP cannot scare Congress leaders with such tactics. All the leaders and workers of the state Congress are standing together in solidarity. BJP's nervousness is clearly visible due to such action, because the public has made up its mind to bring Congress government back in Rajasthan in the upcoming elections."

1:06 PM

It is clear BJP is losing the elections: AAP Gopal Rai on ED raids in Rajasthan

On ED raids on Rajasthan PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra and summon to Vaibhav Gehlot, AAP leader Gopal Rai says, "It is clear that BJP is losing the elections. Looking at this, BJP wants to win the elections by using central agencies." (ANI)

 

1:04 PM

BJP will lose in Rajasthan, that is why they have sent the ED there: Chhattisgarh CM

On ED raids on Rajasthan PCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra and summon to Vaibhav Gehlot, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel says, "The BJP will lose there (in Rajasthan) as well, and that is why they have sent the ED there."

 

1:00 PM

BJP should show the symbols of ED, CBI and IT along with its 'Lotus' symbol: Rajasthan Congress in-charge

12:39 PM

ED, CBI, and IT become the real 'Panna Pramukh' of the BJP: Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge

Speaking on ED action against Congress leaders and their families in Rajasthan, national president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "As elections are around the corner, ED, CBI, IT etc. become the real 'Panna Pramukh' of BJP. Seeing its certain defeat in Rajasthan, the Bharatiya Janata Party made its last move! After Chhattisgarh, ED has also started action against Congress leaders entering the assembly election campaign in Rajasthan."

12:35 PM

Hollow actions of ED will not be able to stop the storm of Congress: RC Chaudhary

On ED raids, Congress leader RC Chaudhary says, "The BJP is using the probe agencies against those who are raising their voices against the central government. This is the reason why searches were conducted against Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra."

 

12:30 PM

Samajwadi Party condemns ED action on the family of Rajasthan CM

Ameeque Jamei, national spokesperson of Samajwadi Party says, "The PM knows that they are losing in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, which is why they are trying to intimidate the Congress with such things."

12:05 PM

There should be no revenge in politics: Rajasthan PCC on ED raids and summons

11:26 AM

ED summons CM Ashok Gehlot's son in a foreign exchange violation case

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned CM Ashok Gehlot's son, Vaibhav Gehlot, in a foreign exchange violation case.

 

Ashok Gehlot said, "Now you can understand what I have been saying that ED's Red Rose is happening inside Rajasthan because BJP does not want that women, farmers and poor in Rajasthan should get the benefit of the guarantees given by Congress."

11:23 AM

ED raids Rajasthan PCC chief in money laundering case related to exam paper leak case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at the premises of Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra and party candidate from the Mahua assembly seat, Omprakash Hudla, as part of a money laundering investigation related to an alleged exam paper leak case in the state.

(PTI)

 

11:22 AM

BJP demands removal of Rajasthan chief secretary

The BJP delegation in Rajasthan met with the state's chief electoral officer and demanded the removal of Chief Secretary Usha Sharma, citing concerns that her extended tenure might lead to favoritism towards the ruling Congress party in the upcoming assembly elections.