IN PHOTOS: Robert Vadra summoned by ED for probe into Haryana land deal

Updated On: 15 April, 2025 01:07 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava

Businessman Robert Vadra appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Tuesday in connection with a money laundering case linked to a 2008 land deal in Haryana. Vadra, who is the brother-in-law of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, walked approximately 2 kilometres from his residence to the ED office, accompanied by security personnel and media. (PICS/PTI) 

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<div>Speaking to reporters en route, Vadra alleged that the summons were part of a larger “political vendetta” aimed at silencing opposition voices. “This is misuse of agencies. Whenever I speak for minorities or against the government, they try to crush us,” Vadra remarked.</div>

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Speaking to reporters en route, Vadra alleged that the summons were part of a larger “political vendetta” aimed at silencing opposition voices. “This is misuse of agencies. Whenever I speak for minorities or against the government, they try to crush us,” Vadra remarked.

<div>He expressed his intent to cooperate fully with the authorities, stating, “I will cooperate with them like I have in the past.” Vadra was first summoned on 8 April but requested a fresh date to appear before the agency.</div>

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He expressed his intent to cooperate fully with the authorities, stating, “I will cooperate with them like I have in the past.” Vadra was first summoned on 8 April but requested a fresh date to appear before the agency.

<div>The case pertains to a land deal in Gurugram’s Shikohpur village, where a company linked to Vadra — Skylight Hospitality Pvt Ltd — purchased 3.5 acres from Onkareshwar Properties for Rs 7.5 crore. It is alleged that the land mutation was carried out unusually quickly, within hours of the purchase.</div>

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The case pertains to a land deal in Gurugram’s Shikohpur village, where a company linked to Vadra — Skylight Hospitality Pvt Ltd — purchased 3.5 acres from Onkareshwar Properties for Rs 7.5 crore. It is alleged that the land mutation was carried out unusually quickly, within hours of the purchase.

<div>The ED is recording Vadra’s statement under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Haryana Police registered a case in the matter in 2018, prompting the ED to expand its probe.</div>

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The ED is recording Vadra’s statement under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Haryana Police registered a case in the matter in 2018, prompting the ED to expand its probe.

<div>Vadra reiterated there was “nothing” in the case and accused the BJP-led government of targeting him whenever national issues were being debated. “People love me and want me to join politics… the moment I express that interest, they dig up old matters to deflect attention from real issues,” he added.</div>
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Vadra reiterated there was “nothing” in the case and accused the BJP-led government of targeting him whenever national issues were being debated. “People love me and want me to join politics… the moment I express that interest, they dig up old matters to deflect attention from real issues,” he added.

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