AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal Targets BJP After ED Action Linked to Pinarayi Vijayan

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has criticised the Enforcement Directorate's action linked to former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging that the BJP is misusing central agencies to target regional opposition parties.

In a sharp political statement, Kejriwal said the ED raid was "yet another blatant misuse of central agencies by the BJP to target regional opposition parties and undermine democracy." He also questioned the timing of the agency's action, pointing out that the raid came soon after Congress leaders raised concerns over alleged "inaction" in Kerala-related cases.

According to Kejriwal, the sequence of events has sparked fresh speculation over the relationship between the BJP and Congress. He claimed that the development raises "serious questions" about whether both national parties are indirectly benefiting from actions taken against regional political forces.

The remarks have added a new political dimension to the controversy surrounding the ED probe, which has already triggered a war of words between the Left Democratic Front, Congress and the BJP in Kerala. Leaders from the CPI(M) have accused the Centre of weaponising investigative agencies for political purposes, while the BJP has maintained that the ED acts independently and follows evidence-based procedures.

Congress leaders, meanwhile, have rejected suggestions of any understanding with the BJP and defended their criticism of the Kerala government as part of their role as the principal opposition in the state.

Kejriwal's comments are likely to further intensify the political debate, especially among opposition parties that have repeatedly accused the Centre of selectively using agencies like the ED and CBI against political rivals. The issue is expected to remain a major talking point in national politics as parties continue to trade allegations over corruption investigations and democratic accountability.