Harish Rawat appears before ED for questioning in 2016 recruitment case
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning regarding a 2016 recruitment exam scandal. The investigation follows the discovery of cash and jewelry at the residence of his former aide.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing anti-corruption efforts in Indian state politics and the legal scrutiny faced by high-profile political figures.
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Harish Rawat arrived at the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Dehradun office on Saturday (September 26, 2026) for questioning in a 2016 case involving alleged irregularities in a recruitment exam.
Mr. Rawat wore a photograph of his mother around his neck as he entered the office. Before the questioning, he shared a video stating that he had received an ED notice two days earlier summoning him for questioning.
The case pertains to alleged irregularities in the 2016 Village Panchayat Development Officer (VPDO) recruitment examination conducted by the Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC).
In connection with the matter, the ED conducted searches at several locations in Dehradun on September 10, including the residence of Chandan Singh Jeena, Mr. Rawat's current personal assistant, who also served as his Officer on Special Duty (OSD) during his tenure as Chief Minister.
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