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Punjab Minister, Ravneet Bittu Clash Over ED Searches
The Enforcement Directorate searched a home linked to Punjab minister Hardeep Singh Mundian’s nephew.
Former Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu said Mundian had gone to the United States during the search.
Mundian said that was untrue.
He said he was speaking at a party office in Chandigarh.
Mundian also criticized Bittu and made a sarcastic “travel agency” comment.
He corrected Bittu’s description of his family relationship with Gurpreet Singh, also known as Prince.
The search is connected to an investigation into alleged money laundering involving GMADA and related entities.
The disagreement has become a political fight between leaders associated with the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged that Punjab minister Hardeep Singh Mundian left for the United States during an Enforcement Directorate search.
Mundian rejected the claim, saying he was speaking at his party office in Chandigarh.
Mundian accused Bittu of spreading incorrect information and mocked him with a “travel agency” remark.
Mundian clarified that Gurpreet Singh, also known as Prince, is his nephew, not his nephew-in-law.
The dispute is linked to an Enforcement Directorate investigation into alleged money laundering involving GMADA and associated entities.
- Who
- Punjab Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu; the search involved Mundian’s nephew, Gurpreet Singh alias Prince.
- What
- A political dispute over Mundian’s whereabouts during an Enforcement Directorate search and the agency’s investigation.
- Where
- The searched residence was in Sahnewal; Mundian said he was addressing the media from Chandigarh.
- When
- During the Enforcement Directorate’s searches at the residence in Sahnewal.
- Why
- Bittu used the search to question Mundian, while Mundian said the allegation was false and alleged that the agency’s action was being used for political pressure.
Hardeep Singh Mundian’s Position
Ravneet Singh Bittu’s Position
Mundian’s whereabouts
Hardeep Singh Mundian’s Position
Mundian said Bittu’s claim that he had gone to the United States was false and stated that he was speaking from Chandigarh.
Ravneet Singh Bittu’s Position
Bittu alleged that Mundian had left the country for the United States while the Enforcement Directorate was conducting its search.
Political meaning of the search
Hardeep Singh Mundian’s Position
Mundian alleged that the central agency’s action was being used to exert political pressure on him and his party.
Ravneet Singh Bittu’s Position
Bittu used the investigation involving a serving minister’s relative to criticize the AAP government.
Public statements
Hardeep Singh Mundian’s Position
Mundian accused Bittu of providing incorrect information and counterattacked with a sarcastic “travel agency” remark.
Ravneet Singh Bittu’s Position
Bittu’s statements focused on Mundian’s alleged absence during the search and the investigation involving his relative.
Key facts
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Minister
- Hardeep Singh Mundian, Punjab Cabinet minister
- Political opponent
- Ravneet Singh Bittu, former Union minister and BJP leader
- Search location
- Residence of Gurpreet Singh alias Prince in Sahnewal
- Investigation
- Alleged money laundering involving GMADA and associated entities
- Mundian’s stated location
- Party office in Sector 39, Chandigarh
- Disputed relationship
- Mundian said Gurpreet Singh is his nephew, not his nephew-in-law
Quotes
Hardeep Singh Mundian
Punjab Cabinet Minister responding to Ravneet Singh Bittu’s allegation about his whereabouts
“I am addressing this press conference from the party office in Sector 39, Chandigarh, not from America.”
NDTV
Sources
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