New Delhi, Aug.26,2025: AAP national convenor and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal slammed the ED Raid Saurabh Bhardwaj as another instance of central agencies being misused by the Modi government. He asserted that AAP is being unfairly targeted as it stands for being
What Happened and Why
ED Raid Saurabh Bhardwaj was carried out on August 26, 2025, with searches at 13 locations across Delhi-NCR, including the residence of former Delhi minister and AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj. This was part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged financial irregularities in hospital construction projects worth approximately ₹5,590 crore during the AAP government’s prior term.
Unpacking the Allegations and the Hospital Scam
According to ED and ACB FIR records, the probe traces back to June 2025, involving delays, cost escalations, and unauthorized expenditure in 24 hospital projects.
The FIR, registered on June 26, 2025 (FIR No. 37/2025), targets Bhardwaj, Satyendra Jain, private contractors, and unknown officials.
Arvind Kejriwal’s Reaction, Agencies Misused
AAP national convenor and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal slammed the ED Raid Saurabh Bhardwaj as another instance of central agencies being misused by the Modi government. He asserted that AAP is being unfairly targeted as it stands for being “the most vocal voice against Modi government’s wrong policies and corrupt deeds.” Kejriwal emphasised: “No party has ever been targeted like this in history… AAP will not be intimidated.”.
AAP Leaders Strike Back, Fake Cases and Distraction Claims
Senior AAP leaders responded in kind:
- Manish Sisodia claimed the case against Bhardwaj is “false and baseless,” alleging it was filed before he became a minister. He further linked the raid to diversionary tactics away from the controversy surrounding PM Modi’s degree.
- Atishi, Delhi’s Leader of the Opposition, said the raid was clearly intended to divert national focus from the growing debate over PM Modi’s educational credentials, and cited the exoneration of Satyendar Jain as proof of politically motivated prosecutions.
BJP Celebrates the Raid, “Looting with Both Hands”
On the opposing front, BJP leaders welcomed the sweep. They accused the previous AAP government of “looting Delhi with both hands” through scams impacting hospital infrastructure. Some called the raid a long-overdue reckoning for alleged corruption..
