DEHRADUN: In a dramatic turn of events, former cabinet minister Harak Singh Rawat has broken his long silence in Uttarakhand's political scene, warning of a seismic shift in the state's and country's politics.
"If my mouth is opened, it will trigger a political earthquake not just in Uttarakhand but across the country," Rawat said in a warning tone after a 12-hour interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate.
Without giving away the names, he alleged that certain individuals are deliberately targeting him. Rawat's explosive statement has sent ripples across the state's political circles, leaving many wondering what secrets he might reveal next."
Speaking to TNIE, former cabinet minister Harak Singh Rawat said, "I worked for everyone during my tenure as cabinet minister in both Congress and BJP governments. I helped BJP leaders during my tenure in the Congress government and assisted Congress leaders during my time in the BJP government."
In a bold and unapologetic statement, former cabinet minister Harak Singh Rawat has sent shockwaves on social media, saying, "Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones at others. I am calm for now, but if my mouth is opened, it will trigger a political earthquake not just in Uttarakhand but across the country."
In a scathing counter-attack, former cabinet minister Harak Singh Rawat alleged that certain individuals with questionable credentials are deliberately targeting him. "Some people with tainted records are trying to target me," Rawat claimed.
He further challenged, "Investigate money laundering allegations against everyone, and then I'll reveal who's who." Rawat's statement has sparked a political storm, with many interpreting it as a warning to his detractors that he will not go down without a fight."
In a candid conversation with TNIE, Harak Singh Rawat revealed, "I am a true Thakur, I can even sacrifice my life with grace. However, I refuse to be intimidated or coerced into submission - it's not in my nature to yield. I didn't leave the BJP, I was forcibly ousted. When I joined the party in 2016, I had resolved to remain a loyal member, but today the BJP is resorting to underhanded tactics."