Call for an In-Depth Probe into Alleged Underworld-BJP Ties in the DHFL Scam: An Open Letter to Shri Ajit Doval

An open letter dated January 1, 2025, addressed to India’s National Security Advisor, Shri Ajit Doval, calls for a thorough investigation into alleged connections between the underworld, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL) scam. The letter references media reports, including a 2019 exposé by Cobrapost titled “DHFL: The Anatomy of India’s Biggest Financial Scam,” which suggest links between figures such as Dawood Ibrahim, the late Iqbal Mirchi, Chhota Shakeel, RKW Developers (Dheeraj Realty), DHFL, and the BJP. The authors express concern over the lack of response to Right to Information (RTI) requests on the matter and note the BJP’s silence regarding these serious allegations. They urge Shri Doval to investigate the issue to uncover the truth and deliver justice to the numerous victims of the DHFL scam, including senior citizens, widows of retired Indian army personnel, physically challenged individuals, and employees of the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), who have suffered significant financial losses.