Deepender links arrest of IAS officer to RS poll - The HinduPublished - June 25, 2026 01:00 am IST - GURUGRAMCongress Rohtak MP Deepender Hooda on Wednesday linked the CBI arrest of IAS officer Pankaj Agarwal in the ₹504-crore IDFC First Bank scam to allegations of political interference during the Rajya Sabha election.In a post on X, the MP claimed Mr. Agarwal was the Returning Officer during the RS poll and “at the behest of BJP” made a “concerted effort” to ensure a BJP-backed candidate’s victory by invalidating Congress votes. He alleged the BJP government used the threat of action against the officer, already “implicated in graft”, to serve political interests.“The IDFC First Bank scam was of such magnitude that the CBI could not overlook it,” Mr. Hooda claimed.Published - June 25, 2026 01:00 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }