Arvind Kejriwal (national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party) has accused the BJP-led central government of using Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids as a tool for political harassment against Punjabis. Following the recent raids at the residences of Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora and businessman Ashok Mittal, Kejriwal alleged that these actions are aimed at pressuring individuals rather than uncovering corruption. He emphasized that the ED's focus is not on finding stolen money but on coercing political figures to join the BJP. Kejriwal's comments came in the context of ongoing tensions regarding Punjab's water rights and rural development funds, as he invoked historical figures to illustrate the struggle against oppression. AAP leaders, including Punjab State President Aman Arora, have echoed these sentiments, calling for an end to what they perceive as the misuse of central agencies against opposition leaders. The ED has not yet provided an official statement regarding the raids.