In a first reaction to Income Tax raids at DMK MP Jagathrakshakan's residence, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said that the raid against DMK MP Jagathrakshakan and the arrest of AAP MP were clear examples of misuse of independent investigating agencies for political gains against I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders. Tamil Nadu CM charged that the persecution of Opposition leaders was an assault on democracy.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Stalin said, "The Union BJP Government's vindictive politics knows no bounds! Arresting AAP MP Sanjay Singh and raiding DMK MP Jagathrakshakan's home are clear examples of their misuse of independent investigating agencies for political ends against I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders."
"This deliberate persecution of opposition leaders is an assault on democracy. The BJP conveniently forgets that the Supreme Court has just warned the ED to be transparent and fair. But it seems they are hell-bent on disregarding the rule of law and democracy," he said.
The CM said, BJP was clearly afraid of the growing unity among opposition parties.
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"It's time they stop their witch-hunt and focus on addressing the real issues," he said.
On Tuesday, Income Tax officials started to conduct searches at multiple locations in Chennai linked to DMK MP S Jagathrakshakan. The searches were held at many places, including some educational institutions, sources told PTI without divulging details. Jagathrakshakan represents Arakkonam in the Lok Sabha.
In September, the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on a close aide of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji, who is accused of an alleged cash-for-jobs scam.