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ED raids Punjab AAP chief Aman Arora's close associate; Arora vows to quit politics if found guilty
The ED conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh targeting a close associate of AAP state president Aman Arora. Arora responded by saying he is ready for any investigation and would quit politics if found guilty, alleging political targeting.
Why It Matters
The case intersects law enforcement money laundering probes with state politics, potentially impacting the AAP's standing in Punjab and fueling political contention over ED actions.
Timeline
2 Events
Aman Arora vows to quit politics if wrongdoing is proved; alleges political targeting
May 8, 2026
Arora told reporters he was ready for any investigation and would leave politics if any wrongdoing is proven against him. He claimed the ED's initial statement named only 'Gaurav Constructions' and that a statement released within half an hour added his name and that of Gaurav Dhir. He accused the BJP of politics of intimidation and character assassination, denied any business or financial dealings with Gaurav Dhir, and highlighted various details he said were omitted from ED statements, including a donation by Suresh Kumar Bajaj to the BJP and questions about a no-dues status for Altus. He stated Altus was once a major defaulter to GMADA but now holds a no-dues certificate.
ED conducts searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh; Arora's name surfaces in connection with the raid on his close associate
May 7, 2026
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at several locations in Punjab and Chandigarh as part of a money laundering probe. Aman Arora's name surfaced in connection with the ED raid on his close associate.