Harish Rawat Steps Down Amid ED Probe Fallout
What Happened
Harish Rawat, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister, resigned from his positions in the Congress after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) recovered ₹32 lakh in cash, gold and luxury watches from the residence of his aide Chandan Singh Jeena. The searches were linked to a money-laundering probe into alleged irregularities in a 2016 recruitment exam.
Key Takeaways
Rawat said he stepped down to ensure no controversy weakens the party’s anti-corruption campaign ahead of elections. He defended his former aide but said action should follow if wrongdoing is proven.