Atishi Marlena (Photo: PTI)
Senior AAP leader and Delhi Minister Atishi on Saturday lashed out at the BJP-led Center and said the Enforcement Directorate has become a “political tool” for the ruling party.
Addressing a press conference here, the minister alleged that the BJP government at the Center has been targeting AAP and other opposition leaders by 'misusing' the central agencies.
“The BJP has been targeting AAP leaders ever since they came to power. This is a political conspiracy,” Atishi said.
“The central government has proven that ED is nothing but a political tool,” she said.
“They have attacked opposition leaders from all states and by the time the Lok Sabha elections arrive, the ED will put them all behind bars,” she alleged.
Atishi also said the ED is misusing the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against opposition parties, adding, “It is almost impossible to get bail under this law.”
The minister said the ED had allegedly counted two Dalit farmers under the PMLA, while the duo had only Rs 450 in their bank accounts.
“The ED has filed cases against two old farmers. They have a total of only Rs 450 in their bank accounts and ED has summoned them under the PMLA,” Atishi alleged.
There was no immediate response from the ED to the allegations.
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First print: January 6, 2024 | 7:27 PM IST