‘ED is BJP and BJP is ED’: Bhupesh Baghel to file EC complaint over Mahadev app allegations ahead of Chhattisgarh Polls

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Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023: On the eve of Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections Phase-1, incumbent chief minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel has questioned why the Election Commission has not taken cognizance of the allegations against him in the illegal Mahadev Betting App case. On Monday, one Shubham Soni, claiming to be the owner of the illegal Mahadev Betting app, in a video, said that he paid ₹508 crore to politicians in Chhattisgarh. Notably, the video weas released on Monday by opposition Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on a day ahead of elections.

This however, questions the credibility of the video. Bhupesh Baghel was accused by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after a courier alleged that ₹508 crores were delivered to Baghel from the promoters of Mahadev app. Although, ED also mentioned that the matter and claims were under investigation.

No claim made were confirmed by the probe agency. CM Baghel accused the opposition party of attempting to tarnish his image ahead of the crucial Assembly elections in the state. "When there was an Election Commission meeting, the ED (Enforcement Directorate), IT (Income Tax) were present in it.

Why has the Election Commission not taken cognizance of this? The media is reporting such a grave allegation. So the Election Commission should have taken suo motu cognizance of this," Baghel said speaking at a press conference on Monday. "Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels