Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday led party workers and leaders in a protest in Kolkata against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), after ED conducted raids at the I-PAC office.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to lead a protest in Kolkata on January 9 following the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the IPAC office on Wednesday in connection with the alleged fake government job scam.
The Bharatiya Janata Party's West Bengal unit on Thursday responded to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on the ongoing Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches, stating that the central agency's action is based on evidence and linked to the alleged illegal coal smuggling case.
The BJP's remarks came amid a dramatic political confrontation after the ED carried out searches at multiple locations, including the I-PAC office, as part of a nationwide probe into an organised fake government job racket that allegedly duped aspirants with fraudulent appointments across
In a statement, the ED said, search proceedings were being conducted by its team in a peaceful and professional manner till the arrival of West Bengal Chief Minister along with a large number of police officials.
BJP spokesperson Gopal Krishna Agarwal on Thursday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of supporting illegal activities and criminal elements.
Her remarks came in the wake of a dramatic episode at the Kolkata office of political consultancy firm I-PAC, which was raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged fake government job scam.
Speaking to reporters after arriving at the I-PAC office in Kolkata, where the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was conducting searches in connection with an alleged fake government job scam.
The choice of Singur is symbolic, given Mamata Banerjee's 2006 protests against land acquisition for Tata Motors' Nano project, which led the company to shift production to Gujarat. Ironically, Singur now regrets its support for Banerjee.
The BJP leader also paid tribute to the fallen heroes who gave up their lives in the Nandigram movement in East Medinipur. He further mentioned that he prayed for a change in Bengal, which didn't happen in 2011, asserting that it is the demand of the people.
Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Tuesday attacked the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that the BJP is fearful of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, who is touring across West Bengal while holding meetings ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday took stock of the preparations for the annual Gangasagar Mela and assured that the state administration has put in place extensive arrangements to ensure the safety, comfort and smooth movement of pilgrims attending the religious fair.