Bali Responds to ED Raid: ‘I Cooperated Fully, Even My Pet’s Food is Paid by Cheque’
Dharamshala: Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, RS Bali, addressed the media on Friday following an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid earlier this week.
Bali stated that he fully cooperated with the ED teams during the investigation and provided all necessary documents. “The doors of my residence are always open,” he emphasized.
Bali appeared at the press conference accompanied by a large group of supporters, numbering in the hundreds, at the Dhauladhar Hotel.
“ED is investigating a serious scam related to a health scheme, and they should expose the wrongdoers,” he remarked, adding a notable point that even the food for his pets is paid for by cheque, underscoring his commitment to transparency.
Regarding the health scheme in question at his hospital, Bali disclosed that 22 patients had been treated under the scheme so far, with the hospital receiving approximately ₹4,30,000.
Bali dismissed rumors circulating about the raid, particularly those alleging the recovery of cash or other incriminating items. He firmly contradicted these speculations, reinforcing his stance of full compliance with the authorities.
The ED conducted the raid on Wednesday at Bali’s premises in Kangra. Sources indicated that the ED officials continued their investigation until late at night, even seizing mobile phones from individuals involved in the probe. Bali clarified that he was not present at his residence when the officials arrived.
