AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj declared that the Supreme Court branding the Enforcement Directorate (ED) as a “crook” is not just unprecedented—but a damning reflection of how deeply compromised India’s institutions have become under BJP rule. The AAP Delhi Unit Chief warned that those occupying constitutional posts are no longer custodians of the Constitution but have become foot soldiers of the ruling party, surrendering their independence and integrity.
“Even when the Supreme Court gives strong observations, the bureaucracy ignores it with impunity. Unless there is real accountability, these statements will remain hollow,” he said, underscoring the systemic erosion of checks and balances in Indian democracy.
During a media interaction, AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj stated, “It is no small matter that the ED has been called ‘crook’ — and that too by the highest court of the country. But the real problem is that those who currently occupy constitutional posts have surrendered themselves before the government.”
“These individuals no longer care about such judicial observations, because they are working on the agenda of a political party and its government. Even when orders come from the Supreme Court, no concrete steps are being taken to bring about institutional reform,” Saurabh Bharadwaj continued.
Referring to the case of former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, he pointed out, “In Satyendar Jain’s matter, the court did say that the ED should not have tweeted in such a manner, but since no officer was held accountable, what was the point of the court’s observation? If the Supreme Court issues such an order, it must be followed by concrete action against the officers involved — only then will it have any real effect. Otherwise, such judgments serve no purpose.”
Sharing a clip from his interaction on his X handle, AAP Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj wrote: “The country’s highest court, the Supreme Court, called the ED a crook — this is no small matter. But unfortunately, people sitting in constitutional positions are bowing before power and working solely on the agenda of one political party and its government. The Supreme Court issues orders, but no concrete action is taken against officials; unless concrete action is taken, it will yield no benefit.”
