Senior officials questioned over alleged foreign funding allegations

Senior officials Saurabh Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajikya Shinde concluded their questioning by the crime branch in connection with allegations of foreign funding, according to sources familiar with the investigation.

Upon leaving the interrogation, Ranka reiterated his cooperation with investigators while firmly rejecting claims of foreign financial backing. He characterized the allegations as baseless and directed pointed questions toward government officials regarding the funding claims.

Ranka used the occasion to raise broader concerns about electoral processes, including accusations of vote manipulation, document leaks, and the nation's employment crisis. His comments suggest the matter has become entangled in larger political disputes over governance and institutional accountability.

The investigation centers on allegations that foreign entities, including those from the United States and Pakistan, provided financial support to unspecified organizations or individuals. Officials have denied these charges while questioning the credibility of the accusations and their underlying sources.