Deepender links arrest of IAS officer to RS poll (opens original article in a new tab)

Congress MP Deepender Hooda linked the CBI arrest of IAS officer Pankaj Agarwal in a ₹504-crore bank scam to allegations of BJP political interference during the Rajya Sabha election, accusing the party of using the threat of action against the officer to ensure a candidate's victory.

• Congress MP Deepender Hooda linked IAS officer Pankaj Agarwal's CBI arrest to political interference in Rajya Sabha election
• Hooda alleged Agarwal invalidated Congress votes at BJP's behest during RS poll
• Hooda claimed BJP used threat of action against Agarwal to serve political interests