North India Statesman
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) senior leader Durgesh Pathak on Wednesday. According to sources, this action was taken under investigation of allegations of violation of rules related to foreign funding (FCRA). The investigating agency conducted a thorough search of his house.
AAP allegations – Action taken with political purpose
The Aam Aadmi Party has reacted sharply to this action of CBI. Former Delhi government minister Saurabh Bhardwaj alleged that the raid was inspired by politics. He reminded that similar actions were taken against party leaders during the Gujarat assembly elections. He claimed that the BJP is deliberately targeting AAP leaders.
Case connected with Gujarat election
AAP National Secretary Sandeep Pathak said that Durgesh Pathak has recently been appointed co-integral of the party for the preparation of Gujarat assembly elections. He said that this raid is an indication that the BJP is looking at AAP as an emerging political alternative in Gujarat and is trying to stop it.
Gujarat assembly elections are to be held in 2027
Significantly, the upcoming assembly elections in Gujarat are proposed in 2027, and the AAP is actively involved in its organizational expansion in the state. In such a situation, the party has accused the BJP of doing politics of revenge, linking the CBI action with the upcoming political strategy.
