Karnataka CM Criticises ED Raids on PWD Minister's Home, Accuses BJP of Misusing Agencies

The Enforcement Directorate conducted a raid on the residence of Karnataka's Minister of Public Works on Thursday, a move that drew sharp criticism from Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar. Shivakumar accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of misusing investigative agencies for political ends and called the raid an act of intimidation. He said the raid was part of a broader pattern of targeting opposition figures and allies. The government has not yet released any statement regarding the raid, but the incident has sparked a debate over the independence of law‑enforcement bodies in the state. Shivakumar urged the central government to ensure that agencies operate without political interference and to investigate the raid’s legality.