Harish Rawat resigns from Congress posts after ED recovers cash, gold from his PA
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat resigned from the state Congress committee and his national party post after the Enforcement Directorate seized cash, gold and luxury watches from his personal assistant. The raid, linked to a 2016 recruitment case, prompted Rawat to step down to avoid any perceived weakness for the party.
- ✓Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat resigned from the state Congress committee and his national party post after the Enforcement Directorate seized cash, gold and luxury watches from his personal assistant.
- ✓The seizure was part of an investigation into the 2016 VPDO exam case.
- ✓Rawat, who served as Uttarakhand’s chief minister, highlighted the high stakes of the upcoming state elections slated for March‑April 2027.
Harish Rawat, the former chief minister of Uttarakhand and a senior Congress leader, announced his resignation from the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee and his role as a permanent invitee to the Congress Working Committee. The decision came after the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted a raid on the residence of his personal assistant, Chandan Singh Jeena, and recovered substantial valuables.
The ED’s search on September 11, 2026, uncovered unaccounted cash worth ₹32 lakh, thirteen gold coins, seven gold chains totaling about 200.5 grams, and twelve high‑end luxury wristwatches. The seizure was part of an investigation into the 2016 VPDO exam case. Rawat, who posted on X following the raid, clarified that he holds no government office but chose to relinquish his party positions to prevent any damage to the Congress’s struggle.
Rawat, who served as Uttarakhand’s chief minister, highlighted the high stakes of the upcoming state elections slated for March‑April 2027. He dismissed allegations that his assistant tampered with OMR sheets during the Gram Sevak recruitment, calling such claims “audacious.” The former chief minister also referenced the Congress’s broader anti‑corruption stance, noting Rahul Gandhi’s advocacy through the ‘Students Ki Goonj’ programme, and suggested that the raid was an attempt to create a narrative against the party.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | POLITICS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 12 September 2026 |