The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with a massive Rs 2,100 crore liquor scam. The ED alleges Chaitanya laundered Rs 16.7 crore through shell companies.

This arrest has ignited a fierce political battle. The Congress party has announced statewide protests, vehemently condemning the action. Bhupesh Baghel himself has accused the central government of engaging in vendetta politics, suggesting the arrest is politically motivated. Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has added fuel to the fire, claiming the arrest is an attempt to silence Baghel’s vocal criticism of the Adani Group’s alleged forest violations.

The situation remains tense, with the Congress party vowing to fight back against what it terms a politically charged investigation. The coming days will likely see further developments and escalating political rhetoric surrounding this high-profile case.