BJP urges Jharkhand CM to have rural development minister Alamgir Alam resign following arrest by ED on money laundering charges. BJP's Arun Singh criticizes previous handling of similar cases and predicts further recovery of funds. JMM defends Alam, accusing BJP of election interference.
Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam, a Congress leader from Islampur village in Sahibganj, has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This is a significant development as he is the first sitting minister in the state to be arrested. The case involves a cash recovery of Rs 35.23 crore from his personal secretary's help in Ranchi. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also summoned Alam for questioning after a massive cash seizure of Rs 37 crore.
Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrests Congress minister Alamgir Alam after interrogating him for alleged corruption and money laundering. Alam was the first sitting minister in Jharkhand's history to be arrested. Political reactions and statements from Congress and BJP leaders.
Enforcement Directorate questions Minister Alamgir Alam for over 8 hours in alleged corruption and money laundering case. ED seized over Rs 37 crore in Ranchi raids. Minister's aide and personal secretary arrested. Updates on ED summons and investigation.
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