ED raids 25 locations in poll-bound Rajasthan in money laundering investigation into 'Jal Jeevan Mission'
Income Tax searches Tamil Nadu Minister EV Velu's residence ED's raid is based on a First Information Report (FIR) registered by Rajasthan Police. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Kirodi Lal Meena had in June this year alleged a scam of ₹20,000 crore in the implementation of the Central government's 'Jal Jeevan Mission' in the state.
He had alleged that tenders worth ₹900 crore were issued to two firms based on fake experience certificates in 48 projects of the scheme. The 'Jal Jeevan Mission' aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through household tap connections.
Delhi news: ED raids at AAP leader Raaj Kumar Anand's house continue for over 22 hours, minister says 'excuse to annoy' Last month, ED conducted raids at the residences of state Congress president Govind Singh Dotasara in the capital Jaipur and Sikar. Moreover, state Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son, Vaibhav Gehlot, was also summoned for questioning in a Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) case.
The move drew criticism from the ruling Congress which questioned the 'timing', 'objective', and 'intent' of the Central government. Polling for all 200 seats in the Rajasthan Assembly will be held on 25 November and the counting of votes will be held on December 3.Milestone Alert!
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