Harish Rawat Resigns from Congress Posts After ED Seizes Cash and Gold from His PA

Harish Rawat, a senior Congress leader, stepped down from all party positions following the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) seizure of ₹32 lakh, gold, and luxury watches from his personal assistant, Chandan Singh Jeena. The ED’s operation, conducted on Friday, was linked to the 2016 VPDO exam case. Rawat’s resignation came immediately after the ED announced the recovery of the assets during its search. The move reflects the party’s decision to distance itself from the investigation’s findings and to address the allegations that surfaced during the probe. The resignation marks a clear response to the ED’s findings and signals a shift in the party’s internal handling of corruption accusations.