Priyanka Gandhi Slams Government Over Bhupesh Baghel’s Son’s Arrest, Alleging Political Vendetta

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly criticized the central government following the arrest of Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). She labeled the move a deliberate “tactic” to silence dissent and oppress the opposition. Gandhi, the Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad, claimed the government’s actions were aimed at preventing Baghel from raising concerns in the state assembly about the alleged dedication of Chhattisgarh’s forests to the Adani Group. The ED’s investigation is linked to a multi-crore liquor scam, with allegations of illegal commissions and money laundering. Earlier raids were conducted at Chaitanya Baghel’s residence. The ED alleges a cartel of officials, politicians, and liquor businessmen illicitly amassed approximately Rs 2,161 crore between 2019 and 2022 through manipulation of the liquor supply chain.