Mumbai: In a serious improvement, Rohit Pawar, the grandnephew of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, appeared earlier than the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday. The central company had earlier issued the summons to him as a part of its ongoing investigation into the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) case. Ahead of his questioning, Rohit met NCP chief Sharad Pawar and his daughter Supriya Sule on the NCP workplace in Mumbai.
#WATCH | NCP chief Sharad Pawar, social gathering leaders Supriya Sule and Rohit Pawar on the NCP workplace in Mumbai.
NCP-Sharad Pawar faction chief Rohit Pawar has been summoned by the ED to seem earlier than the company right now in reference to the Maharashtra State Cooperative (MSC) Bank… pic.twitter.com/s6n59kKLDW
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Ahead of Rohit’s questioning, NCP working president Supriya Sule mentioned, ”I can’t touch upon it, I’m going on information and it speaks for itself…In the Parliament there was a reply given by the Govt of India, that 95% instances of IT, CBI and ED are on people who find themselves within the Opposition events…” She added that “Investigation should be clear and honest. I’ve full religion within the ED and I’m certain they may hear Rohit’s aspect. We are going to fully cooperate with all of the businesses as a result of we have now nothing to cover.”
#WATCH | As NCP-Sharad Pawar faction chief Rohit Pawar is being questioned by ED, NCP working president Supriya Sule says “I cannot comment on it, I am going on data and it speaks for itself…In the Parliament there was a reply given by the Govt of India, that 95% cases of IT,… pic.twitter.com/KrERt7YvSq
— ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2024
Sule, nonetheless, mentioned there is no such thing as a query of coming beneath the strain of investigations since they’ve completed nothing unsuitable.
NCP Protests Outside ED Office
Security measures have been escalated outdoors the ED workplace in Mumbai as members of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction stage a protest. The demonstration highlights the political sensitivity surrounding the investigation.
Rohit Pawar’s Assurance Cooperation
On Tuesday, Rohit Pawar reassured his cooperation with the central investigating company. Expressing issues about potential political strain, he urged supporters to face united in case of any adversarial actions by the ED. “I will cooperate fully with the authorities as I have cooperated earlier. But looking at the current politics of revenge, if ED takes any wrong action against me, everyone should stand united with the respected Pawar sahib,” he emphasised.
Social Media Buzz And Poster Threat
Social media witnessed a surge in exercise with a poster urging individuals to assemble on the ED workplace. The poster, that includes Rohit Pawar, carried a powerful message, “I will come wherever you call me. I am the heir of a storm. I will blow you apart.”
Unravelling The MSC Bank Scam
The MSC Bank rip-off entails alleged fraudulent disbursal of loans totalling 25,000 crores. A PIL within the Bombay High Court make clear the modus operandi, accusing some sugar mills of defaulting on loans granted with out correct scrutiny.
Legal Proceedings And ED’s Intervention
Following a PIL filed by involved people, the Bombay High Court ordered the registration of a case. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), beneath the Maharashtra authorities, initially investigated the matter. However, when the EOW filed a closure report in 2020, the ED intervened, submitting a petition in opposition to the closure report and initiating its investigation.
