The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted extensive raids across 19 locations in Himachal Pradesh and beyond, targeting Congress MLA R S Bali and several private hospitals linked to alleged fraud in the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The raids were prompted by accusations of creating fake ID cards and generating false medical bills, which reportedly resulted in significant financial losses to the government. MLA Bali, who was on vacation during the raids, expressed his intent to cooperate with the investigation while emphasizing the political challenges faced in such situations. Prominent hospitals under scrutiny include Fortis and Balaji Hospitals, associated with close aides of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. The investigation stems from a January 2023 FIR that highlighted these fraudulent activities, suggesting widespread irregularities in the implementation of the health scheme. The political climate in Himachal Pradesh is tense as these revelations unfold, raising concerns about corruption within the state's healthcare system.