Harish Rawat appears before ED for questioning in 2016 recruitment case
Former chief minister Harish Rawat appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a 2016 recruitment investigation. He announced on September 12 that he would resign from all positions within his party. The ED’s raid on his personal assistant’s residence uncovered cash and jewellery, prompting the decision to step down. Authorities said the seized cash and jewellery were linked to the probe.