ED Nabs Baghel's Son in Liquor Scam Fallout: Birthday "Gift" Sparks Political Firestorm

ED Nabs Baghel’s Son in Liquor Scam Fallout: Birthday “Gift” Sparks Political Firestorm

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel’s son on Friday, July 18, 2025, in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged liquor scam. The arrest, which coincided with his son’s birthday, has ignited a major political controversy.

Baghel vehemently condemned the ED action, alleging blatant misuse of the agency by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to target opposition leaders. He termed the arrest a “birthday gift” from the BJP.

The Chief Minister vowed to fight the charges and accused the central government of employing pressure tactics against political opponents. He asserted that the investigation was politically motivated and lacked merit.

The arrest is likely to further escalate the already tense political climate in Chhattisgarh, with the Congress party promising strong retaliation. The timing of the arrest, falling on his son’s birthday, is expected to fuel accusations of political vendetta. The case is likely to dominate political discourse in the coming days, impacting the upcoming state elections.

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