Such a scenario, unlikely as it would seem, would pose an existential threat to the PM. To avoid any such surprises, he is producing nightmares for the Opposition in the run-up to the Lok Sabha poll. Ajaz Ashraf writes.
Those making Electoral Bonds an issue will regret it: PM Modi
Responding to a question on the alleged misuse of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against opposition parties, the Prime Minister said every central agency acts in an independent manner.
After Opposition alleges ‘match-fixing’ in LS polls, former CECs: ‘I-T, ED actions can disrupt level playing field’
“This is a tricky issue … But the fact is that how do you expect a political party to contest an election when its access to funds is cut off?” asks a former CEC.
ED summons AAP leader and Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot for questioning on Saturday regarding a money-laundering case linked to the now-abolished excise policy for the capital, according to official sources.
Probe report: What happens when ED, CBI call politicians
This has been a pattern for the last 10 years: Many leaders who faced corruption charges left their parties to join BJP or became BJP’s allies. Former Congress leader and state minister Harshvardhan Patil did not mince his words when he said he could sleep in peace after joining the BJP without fear of ED knocking at his door.
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ED can summon any person; those summoned expected to respect and respond: Supreme Court
The Court made the observation while lifting a stay imposed by the Madras High Court on the execution of ED summons issued to five district collectors in Tamil Nadu.
The Great Crossover: Opposition Leaders Who Joined the BJP After Action by Central Agencies
The BJP has been accused of being a "washing machine" where any opposition leader facing criminal charges is accepted and the investigation against them by central agencies stops.
Systemic Sexual Assault, an Oppressive TMC and Not Much Recourse: What Sandeshkhali Villagers Say
Allegations of horrific abuse and a system where total control is exercised by local TMC leaders have put this Bengal village on the national news radar.
Five Ways In Which Hemant Soren and Jharkhand Are Carving a New National Agenda for Adivasi Politics
This is timely as the ruling dispensation reminds us of existing unchecked hegemonies, reinforce who’s in power, and the manifold ways in which the Bahujan including the religious minorities can be shown their place, writes Regina Hansda.
ED searches against Delhi CM Kejriwal's Personal Secretary, persons linked to AAP
About 10 premises in the national capital are being covered as part of the raids. It was not immediately clear if the searches were part of an ongoing money laundering investigation or in connection with a fresh case.
Australian hospital staff plead with bite victims to stop bringing snakes to emergency departments (www.rnz.co.nz)
Snake bite victims are endangering medical staff by bringing the reptiles with them to hospital, doctors say....