BRS MLC Kavitha skips ED date; says 'case pending before SC'
Kavitha was asked to re-appear on March 16
By Coreena Suares Published on 16 March 2023 7:13 AM GMT
BRS MLC Kavitha
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s daughter and BRS MLC K Kavitha will not appear before Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi, today. Her legal team has submitted documents as sought by the investigating agency.
It is pertinent to note that Kavitha moved the Supreme Court for an urgent hearing. She claimed that as a woman, she cannot be summoned by the ED. She said the sleuths must visit her instead. Earlier, she appeared before the ED on March 11 and was asked to re-appear on March 16.
According to sources, Kavitha’s legal team has submitted documents sought by the agency and also conveyed to ED that the matter is pending before the Supreme Court.
Kavitha was also supposed to address media on March 16 morning. However, the press conference was later canceled.
She moved the Supreme court for an urgent hearing claiming that she has been called to ED office in violation of law. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha had agreed to hear her request on March 24.
A day before the appearance, Kavitha held a round table conference in Delhi on women reservation bill. During the conference, Kavitha said that the investigations by the ED are BJP's modus operandi ahead of elections.
"Whenever there is an election, the teams of ED start investigations. It's not just me. At least 15-17 MLAs in Telangana have been targeted by central agencies. Well, we are not persons who fear such investigations. We know how to handle the situation, just like how we fought for separate Telangana", said Kavitha.
"PM Modi should first win the hearts of the people of Telangana and then try to win elections. But not through the backdoor. Telangana is all set to go to the poll in 2023", said Kavitha.
