The central government is likely to move towards banning SDPI. According to reports from sources in Delhi, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has submitted its report to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Prime Minister’s Office. Notably, the report confirms SDPI’s links with the banned terrorist organization Popular Front of India (PFI). The ED has stated that SDPI and PFI are essentially the same.
According to the ED, PFI controlled SDPI’s financial transactions and even provided election funds for the party. The agency also claims that PFI made decisions regarding SDPI candidates and that there is evidence of PFI transferring ₹4 crore to SDPI.
Additionally, the ED has reported that both organizations received illegal funds, including from the Gulf region. These transactions were allegedly carried out with the knowledge of M.K. Faizy. So far, assets worth ₹61.72 crore have been identified in connection with PFI-related cases.
Internally, SDPI operates as an Islamic organization, while externally, it presents itself as a social movement. The ED further alleges that funds were raised from Gulf countries to carry out attacks and terrorist activities in India, as well as through Ramadan collections.
