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News India Live, Digital Desk: Today’s biggest news is coming out from the politics of Uttar Pradesh. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) the only MLA in the state Umashankar Singh Income Tax Department at the locations of (income tax) has conducted a major raid in the early morning of Wednesday (25 February 2026). A team of more than 50 officers is engaged in investigation at several locations including his residence and office in Gomtinagar, Lucknow.
Key Highlights of the raid
Time and place: The raid started around 7:00 am today. of Lucknow Vipul Khand, Gomtinagar Residence and their home district Ballia (Rasra) Simultaneous action is going on at the locations of.
Team of Officers: More than 50 officers of the Income Tax Department and a large number of police forces are present at the spot. The authorities have surrounded the house from all sides and banned anyone from going in and out.
Subject of investigation: According to sources, this raid financial irregularitieson charges of benami property and disproportionate assets. The team is examining the digital devices present inside the house, bank locker documents and land related files.
Health Concerns: It is being told that MLA Umashankar Singh has been in trouble for some time now. cancer He is suffering from a serious illness and has also undergone two operations. He was currently in isolation when this action took place.
Who is Umashankar Singh?
Umashankar Singh of Uttar Pradesh Rasra (Ballia) He is the MLA from the seat for the third consecutive time. When BSP was swept in the 2022 assembly elections, he was the only candidate who saved his seat and reached the assembly. Along with politics, he is also a member of PWD (P.W.D.) are also big contractors and have a big construction business.
Recent controversies and political implications
This raid has taken place at a time when recently the local minister of Ballia, Umashankar Singh Dayashankar Singh The war of words with was in the headlines. Also, a vigilance inquiry (vigilance section) was ordered against him in March 2025, in which details of properties purchased in the name of his wife and children were sought.
Important: No official statement has yet been issued by the Income Tax Department regarding this raid. It is believed that this action may continue for a long time.