Political Tensions Mount as CBI Raids Former Chhattisgarh CM's Residence

The CBI conducted raids at the residences of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and others ahead of his scheduled visit to New Delhi for a Congress meeting. The action is said to be linked to the Mahadev online betting app scam. The raids have sparked political tensions and allegations against the BJP.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initiated raids on Wednesday at the residences of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in Raipur and Bhilai, as part of an investigation allegedly linked to the Mahadev online betting app scam, sources revealed.

Baghel was preparing to travel to New Delhi to attend a Congress meeting when the searches took place, leading to accusations of political targeting by the BJP. Sushil Anand Shukla, head of the state Congress communication wing, accused the ruling party of using central agencies to intimidate Baghel.

This isn't the first time Baghel has been under scrutiny, as he faced previous investigations that led to his exoneration. The recent activities follow the state government's transfer of cases related to the Mahadev scam to the CBI. Political ramifications of these actions continue to unfold.

(With inputs from agencies.)