Enforcement Directorate
Hemant Soren Resigns As Jharkhand Chief Minister, Champai Soren To Be Next CM
During his custody by the ED, Hemant Soren met with the Governor and submitted his resignation. Jharkhand Congress president Rajesh Thakur confirmed the decision, stating, “CM Hemant Soren has decided to resign. Champai Soren has been chosen as the new leader of the Legislative party… All the MLAs are with us.” The JMM and Congress are coalition partners in the state.
Hemant Soren Takes Legal Action: FIR Lodged Against ED Officials Over Delhi Residence Raids
In his complaint, Soren stated that he was in New Delhi on January 27 and 28, staying at Shanti Niketan, a property leased by the state of Jharkhand for residential and office purposes. He claimed to have learned on January 29 that ED officials, along with others, allegedly searched the premises without informing him. Soren emphasized that the officials leaked selective and misleading information, asserting that a blue BMW car and a significant amount of illicit cash were seized from the premises. He refuted ownership of the BMW car and denied possession of any illicit cash.
Money Laundering Case: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren Questioned by ED
The ongoing interrogation is part of an investigation into an alleged "huge racket of illegal change of land ownership by the mafia" in Jharkhand, according to officials from the Enforcement Directorate.
Soren Resumes Leadership, Chairs Meeting of Alliance MLAs After Dramatic Episode Following ED Search at Delhi Home
The search, lasting nearly 13 hours, resulted in the seizure of Rs 36 lakh, an SUV, and what the ED claimed to be "incriminating" documents. Soren, the executive president of the ruling JMM, had left for Delhi on January 27, with his scheduled government programs in the state canceled.
ED Team Conducts Visit to Delhi Residence of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
The ED had issued fresh summons to Chief Minister Soren, asking him to confirm his availability for further questioning on either January 29 or January 31.
ED Summons Sharad Pawar's Grandnephew for Inquiry on January 24
Rohit Pawar, aged 38, is a first-time NCP MLA representing the Karjat-Jamkhed seat in the Maharashtra assembly and serves as the owner and CEO of Baramati Agro. He is affiliated with the Sharad Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
ED Initiates Fresh Raids in Money Laundering Investigation Against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan
The investigation is linked to alleged irregularities in the recruitment of staff for the Delhi Waqf Board. These searches are being carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
ED Arrests Amit Katyal in Alleged Land-for-Job Scam
Katyal was detained after questioning on Friday night. His premises in New Friends Colony, Delhi, which was declared as an office of AK Infosystems, is reportedly being used by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as residential premises.
'We fear Arvind Kejriwal may be arrested on November 2', says Atishi
The ED on Monday issued summons for Kejriwal to appear for questioning on November 2 in connection with the alleged Delhi excise policy scam case. According to sources, Kejriwal has been formally called to appear before the ED on November 2. Kejriwal was subjected to questioning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in April.
ED summon to Kejriwal: AAP alleges conspiracy, BJP welcomes move
Reacting to the ED summons, Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "Now we have come to know that Chief Minister Kejriwal has been summoned by the ED. It makes clear that only motto of the Central government is to finish AAP by any means. And for this they are not leaving any stone unturned as they are registering false cases and to jail Kejriwal and finish the AAP."
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