Congress workers clash with police outside Bhupesh Baghel’s Bhilai residence over ED raids. The raids were part of a probe into an alleged money laundering case linked to Baghel’s son, Chaitanya Baghel and others. The issue sparked a heated debate in the Chhattisgarh Assembly, where Congress legislators created an uproar, calling the ED raid a case of political vendetta. In January, the ED arrested former Excise Minister Kawasi Lakhma, accusing him of playing a key role in the scam and receiving Rs 2 crore in illegal payments every month. The agency alleges that proceeds from the scam were funnelled into real estate investments, causing significant losses to the state exchequer. So far, assets worth Rs 205 crore belonging to various accused have been attached. The ED’’s latest action has intensified the political battle in Chhatt isgarh. While opposition parties have renewed corruption allegations against the Congress, Baghels office dismissed the raids as politically motivated.