Was quizzed in National Herald case too, claims DK Shivakumar after exiting ED office
India Today
The Enforcement Directorate on Monday questioned Congress leader DK Shivakumar in connection with a money laundering case. The Congress leader alleged that he was asked questions over payment to Young India Limited.
Karnataka Congress Party chief DK Shivakumar alleged that he was questioned regarding Young Indian Private Limited by the Enforcement Directorate on Monday. Congress President Sonia Gandhi and parliamentarian Rahul Gandhi were earlier questioned in the National Herald case. Last month, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sealed the Young Indian Limited office located in the National Herald building.
“They sought information about some payment made by me and my brother to a trust - Young Indian Private Limited. I remember giving the money as it is a charitable trust but don’t remember the details,” said DK Shivakumar.
The ED questioned DK Shivakumar for over five hours on Monday in connection with a new case lodged against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
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DK Shivakumar, who levelled harassment charges against the probe agency after receiving summons, told the media on Monday, "Tomorrow I will go to Karnataka. For me it is a do or die battle. I have to do, it is my responsibility, it is my accountability, I will have to do my job.”
“What charges or illegal activities I have done? Only one case, ED has filed a chargesheet. I believe in the law system and I know I will get justice. One thing I want to make clear, let my BJP friends fight politically,” he added.
DK Shivakumar, who is actively involved in Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra, was earlier arrested by ED in September 2019. The fresh case, according to sources, is based on an FIR filed agains him in on corruption charges.
