The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a summons to Robert Vadra as part of its ongoing investigation into money laundering cases. Despite having skipped a previous deposition, Vadra is now expected to appear after his international travel, demonstrating ED's commitment to enforcing financial regulations.

The Union government reported in Parliament that, over the past decade, more than 190 ED cases were filed against political leaders with only two convictions. This low rate of convictions has raised questions about the effectiveness and impartiality of the Enforcement Directorate, especially in politically sensitive cases.

The Enforcement Directorate registered 193 cases against politicians over the past decade, resulting in only two convictions. While the filing of cases suggests an effort to hold political figures accountable and resist corrupt, authoritarian practices, the low conviction rate raises concerns about its effectiveness in sustaining meaningful accountability.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reported registering cases against 193 political leaders over the past decade, yet secured only 2 convictions. The agency asserts that its actions are based on credible evidence and are non-partisan, but the low conviction rate raises concerns over its enforcement effectiveness and the potential for political misuse.

The article highlights the Enforcement Directorate’s involvement in regulatory investigations against NDTV following its takeover by the Adani Group. These investigations are portrayed as part of a broader pattern of media capture, where politically motivated regulatory actions are used to silence independent journalism and enforce government-aligned narratives.

The article accuses India's Enforcement Directorate of being weaponized for politically motivated raids against opposition leaders, with statistics suggesting a selective targeting of opponents, particularly ahead of crucial elections.

The article highlights the use of the Enforcement Directorate by the Modi government to raid civil society organizations and target dissenters under the guise of financial investigations, contributing to an authoritarian environment in India. Its actions, including prolonged investigations and the seizure of electronic devices from outlets like Newsclick, illustrate an abuse of legal powers that suppress democratic opposition.

An article on rising authoritarianism in India highlights that the Enforcement Directorate has been selective in pursuing cases against opposition politicians, suggesting its potential use as a political tool under Narendra Modi’s regime.

The article details how the Enforcement Directorate has increasingly been employed as a political tool by the government to target opposition figures. It describes the agency's expanded powers, the use of draconian measures against political rivals, and its role in intimidating dissent, contributing to a climate of authoritarianism.

On February 13, 2020, the Enforcement Directorate issued a technical circular that significantly expanded the powers of its director by setting discretionary monetary thresholds for initiating investigations. Critics argue that this move could allow selective targeting and political bias, potentially undermining judicial fairness and fueling authoritarian practices.