NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar alleges that the BJP government is exploiting agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to intimidate the Opposition, branding the ED as a “supporting party” of the BJP. Pawar highlights statistics from 2005 to 2023, revealing a low disposal and conviction rate by the ED. He claims the ED’s actions under the BJP regime seem politically motivated, contrasting with its nonpartisan approach during the UPA era. Pawar asserts that BJP leaders seem to have prior knowledge of the ED’s actions, suggesting political influence. The ED’s recent actions against NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar also draw attention amidst these allegations.