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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
