Ed raids several places in Kerala over Sabarimala gold theft

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched raids at several locations in Kerala in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft. This comes amid preparations for the 2026 assembly elections in states including Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry.

With a few months left for the 2026 assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the union territory of Puducherry, political parties are gearing up their campaign strategies. The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu has issued an open call to the public to help strategize the party's electoral manifesto, aiming to strengthen mass connectivity.

Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids at several places in Kerala over the Sabarimala gold theft. Sabarimala is a major religious site, and the theft case could gain significance in the electoral context. Parties are leaving no stone unturned to woo voters.

This update was published on January 20, 2026, and follow the website for more election news.

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