ED Seizes 44 Crore Worth of Property from Congress Leader Rao Dan Singh

In a significant development that could impact the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized properties worth approximately 44 crore rupees belonging to Congress leader Rao Dan Singh and his associates. This action comes as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities linked to Allied Strips Limited (ASL) and other companies associated with Singh. 

The Haryana Story, your trusted source for local news, brings you the details of this unfolding situation that has sent shockwaves through the state's political landscape.

Seized Properties and Ongoing Investigation

The ED's operation targeted properties in multiple locations, including Jaipur, Rewari, and Delhi. The seized assets reportedly include several flats and land parcels. This action follows raids conducted by the agency in July, during which they searched 16 locations across Delhi, Gurugram, Mahendragarh, and Jamshedpur.

According to ED officials, the investigation has uncovered significant discrepancies in the accounts and books of the companies involved. During the earlier raids, the agency claimed to have found 1.42 crore rupees in cash, along with crucial documents and information about 32 undeclared flats and land parcels.

Political Implications and Singh's Response

Rao Dan Singh, a close associate of former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, currently serves as an MLA from the Mahendragarh area. The ED's actions have dealt a severe blow to Singh's political standing, especially with the Haryana Assembly elections on the horizon.

During the recent Lok Sabha elections, Singh had claimed that the case against him and his family members had been closed. He stated, "Neither I nor any member of my family has anything to do with this scam. The ED included us in the investigation due to a small entry related to a company in the Adarsh Credit Co-operative scam. We have no case against us."

Broader Implications for Haryana Politics 

This development is part of a larger crackdown on alleged financial irregularities in the state. The ED has also filed a chargesheet against 25 individuals in a separate case involving Sun Star Overseas Company, accused of a bank loan fraud of over 950 crore rupees. 

As the investigation continues, The Haryana Story will keep you updated on this evolving situation and its potential impact on the upcoming assembly elections in the state.