Brother of Raj CM Gahlot Exports Potassic Fertiliser in 2010, Lands in ED Lap Charged under PMLA for Proceeds of “Criminal” Activities

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at the premises of chief minister Ashok Gehlot's brother as part of nationwide searches over an alleged fertiliser scam.

The Congress linked the raids targeting Agrasain Gehlot to the alleged attempt by the BJP to topple its government in Rajasthan.

"Prime Minister Modi has created a 'raid raj' in the country but we are not going to be scared," party leader Randeep Surjewala said.

Gehlot has written directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging the involvement of his BJP in “horse-trading” of MLAs in the state and naming Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

“I am not aware to what extent this is in your knowledge or if you are being misled,” he said in the letter released to the media on Wednesday. “History will not forgive those who participate in this deed.”

At the home of the Ashok Gehlot's brother at Mandore in Jodhpur district, Central Reserve Police Force personnel stood guard as ED officials carried out a search.

Officials said Agrasain Gehlot is the promoter of a seed and fertiliser company, Anupam Krishi.

The central agency, officials said, is searching at least six locations in the state, including the premises of a former Congress MP, who is alleged to have business ties with Agrasain Gehlot.

Raids are also being conducted in West Bengal, Gujarat and Delhi, they said.