Chandigarh: Major stir hit Punjab politics today as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) initiated widespread action at premises linked to high-level political circles in the state. The biggest breaking development came with the CBI carrying out a raid at the Chandigarh residence of Rajbir Singh Ghumman, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Immediately following this action, investigative activities gathered pace across Punjab, triggering intense political friction.

ED raids at 8 to 10 locations amid claims of 10,000 crore case:

According to available information, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also stepped in alongside the CBI. The ED is conducting simultaneous searches at 8 to 10 different sensitive locations across Punjab. Reports claim that during investigations linked to a case involving over 10,000 crore rupees, substantial materials and documents have been secured by the agency. Based on the evidence gathered, the investigative agencies expanded the scope of their searches, examining records tied to multiple individuals.

CM Bhagwant Mann hits back at BJP:

Following the raids, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a sharp counterattack targeting the central government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that the BJP has begun preparations for the upcoming Punjab assembly elections. He mentioned that a CBI raid was conducted at his camp office. He alleged that central agencies like the ED and CBI will now be deliberately misused in Punjab to defame the state government and him personally. The Chief Minister stated that the BJP is gripped by panic seeing the widespread public support his government enjoys, leading them to resort to such tactics.

Bikramjit Singh Majithia demands resignation, levels corruption charges:

On the other side, senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikramjit Singh Majithia leveled direct corruption allegations against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann through a post on social media. Using sharp language, Majithia said that the countdown for the end of the corrupt regime has begun. He pointed out that along with the CBI, the ED has also launched searches across 8 to 10 different locations throughout Punjab. Majithia claimed that the ED has recovered significant material in connection with a case exceeding 10,000 crore rupees, which prompted the agencies to widen their raid perimeter.

Majithia further remarked in his statement that the setup built by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann through the loot of Punjab has started crumbling. He stated that the countdown has begun and all those involved will be caught. The Akali leader strongly demanded that in light of these serious corruption charges, Bhagwant Mann should accept moral responsibility and immediately resign from the post of Chief Minister.

Political temperature rises in Punjab:

The coordinated action by the CBI and ED has intensified political debates across Punjab. While the Aam Aadmi Party has termed the moves political vendetta and an attack orchestrated by the central government, the opposition Shiromani Akali Dal and other parties are pressing corruption charges against the administration. Search operations by the investigative teams continue across the Chandigarh camp office and multiple districts, with further disclosures expected as the situation unfolds.