On January 6, 2026, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted coordinated raids at offices and residences linked to the climate advocacy group Satat Sampada Pvt Ltd and its NGO arm, the Satat Sampada Climate Foundation, alleging violations of foreign exchange laws and claiming that foreign funds were used to “influence government policies in the energy sector.” The Indian Express
This action marks a deeply troubling escalation in the government’s campaign to intimidate independent environmental voices. Climate activist Harjeet Singh, a globally recognized figure who has worked for decades on climate justice including frameworks for the Loss and Damage Fund, now faces state scrutiny that jeopardizes crucial civil society engagement in climate policy debates. The Indian Express
By treating foreign funding and climate advocacy as a threat, the state risks chilling dissent and deterring public interest climate work—benefiting entrenched corporate energy interests that oppose transition away from fossil fuels. The recovery of alleged unlicensed liquor from linked premises further smacks of sensationalism used to discredit activists rather than pursue genuine accountability. The Indian Express
