Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today refuted the allegations leveled by the leaders from Shiv Sena that opposition leaders are being chased down by the Enforcement Directorate.<br />''<br />''Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Ms.Sitharaman said, even if the ED wishes to, it is not possible for them unless there is substantive material with regards to the financial irregularities committed by the offender. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">She said the law enforcement agencies work under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act realm, adding that the ED follows the culprit after doing a thorough groundwork. The Minister said, ED goes only where the offence has been committed and there is a PMLA angle to it.</span><br />''<br />