Bengal Ex-Minister Rathin Ghosh Surrenders to ED in Massive Recruitment Fraud
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West Bengal’s political corridors buzzed as former minister Rathin Ghosh appeared before the ED in Kolkata’s Salt Lake, marking the end of his evasion in the multi-crore municipal recruitment scandal.
A four-time victor from Madhyamgram, Ghosh outlasted Trinamool’s poll drubbing. His ministerial past in food supplies now under scanner, he faced the music after brushing off pre-election ED calls as campaign distractions.
Speaking briefly to reporters upon arrival, Ghosh feigned unawareness of the summons’ precise allegations. The ED’s trail began during ‘school jobs’ raids on Ayan Shil, unearthing municipal hiring scams riddled with money laundering.
Sujit Bose’s recent arrest post-interrogation exemplifies the ED’s aggressive stance. Remanded till May 21, his case underscores the probe’s intensity.
Calcutta High Court’s CBI mandate has broadened the net, ensnaring ruling party heavyweights. Ghosh’s session promises to expose the scam’s architects, fueling demands for accountability in Bengal’s job-for-cash culture. This could be a turning point in combating entrenched corruption.
