There has been a major uproar in the state's politics after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided locations related to the IT cell heads of the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. In response to this action, Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress President Mamata Banerjee reacted strongly by taking to the streets and leading a grand march in Kolkata. Accusing the ED and BJP, Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the central government is misusing power.
Mamata Banerjee said that the ED raided the office of the political consultancy firm 'I-PAC'. This firm has been working with the Trinamool Congress since 2021. “This action is not just for investigation, but an attempt to steal our party's information, strategy, and data,” she alleged. She also claimed that the BJP first stole the mandate with the help of the Election Commission and is now trying to implement the same method in Bengal.
Mamata Banerjee became more aggressive during the rally held in Kolkata. Directly accusing Union Home Minister Amit Shah, she claimed, “The money from the coal scam was given to senior BJP leaders in Delhi. I have a pen drive against Amit Shah. If needed, I will present it to the public,” she asserted. “If I open my mouth, the entire country will be shaken,” she also said.
Mamata Banerjee also made serious allegations against opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari. “Suvendu Adhikari used the money from the coal scam and delivered it to Amit Shah,” she alleged. However, it is anticipated that the BJP will respond to these allegations promptly.
Clarifying her stance, Mamata Banerjee said, “I usually do not react. But if someone provokes me, I will not let it go.” Accusing the central government of strangling democracy, she stated that the ED's actions were politically motivated by revenge. These developments indicate that the political conflict in West Bengal is likely to intensify, and the dispute between Mamata Banerjee and the BJP may escalate further following the ED's actions.