Chhattisgarh, India - November 03, 2023:
In a significant development ahead of the Assembly Elections in Chhattisgarh, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a search operation based on intelligence inputs suggesting the illicit movement of a substantial amount of cash by the promoters of the Mahadev APP. The operation, which has unveiled potential political funding irregularities, is causing ripples in the state's political landscape.
Sources reveal that the ED successfully intercepted a courier associated with the Mahadev APP, who had been dispatched from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the purpose of delivering a substantial sum of cash designated for the electioneering expenses of a political party.
The dramatic interception took place at a hotel in Raipur, the state capital, where the ED agents seized an astounding Rs 3.12 Crore in cash from the courier's vehicle. The intrigue deepened when an additional Rs 1.8 Crore in cash was discovered at the courier's hideout in Bhilai, underscoring the scale of the operation.
Furthermore, the ED's investigation has led to the identification of several benami (proxy) bank accounts associated with the Mahadev APP, collectively holding an estimated Rs 10 Crore. This finding raises questions about the financial activities of the app and its potential connections to political funding.
In a significant twist to the unfolding story, suspicions have arisen regarding the involvement of certain government servants in facilitating this cash delivery. The ED's ongoing search operation aims to shed light on these alleged connections and unravel any potential wrongdoings.
As the investigation progresses, the Enforcement Directorate's actions underscore the commitment to uphold transparency and integrity in the electoral process, particularly in light of the impending Assembly Elections in Chhattisgarh. The implications of this operation may have far-reaching consequences in the state's political landscape, and it will be closely watched as more details emerge.
