Jharkhand BJP chief Babu Lal Marandi has unleashed a scathing critique of Mamata Banerjee, claiming her intervention in an ED raid reeks of foul play. His idiomatic jab—’Dal mein kuch kaala hai’—has become the rallying cry for BJP’s anti-corruption campaign.
Details of the incident reveal ED teams raiding TMC-associated properties in Kolkata, probing multi-crore scams. Midway, Banerjee reportedly intervened personally, hosting officials and negotiating terms that led to a premature end to the searches. Marandi labeled this as ‘textbook interference,’ eroding institutional integrity.
In a detailed Facebook post and subsequent media interactions, Marandi connected the dots to TMC’s history of scandals: Saradha chit fund, Narada sting, and now potential ED evasions. He questioned why a sitting CM would risk her image for a few loyalists.
BJP strategists view this as ammunition for their Bengal outreach, especially with Lok Sabha polls looming. Marandi emphasized the need for apolitical enforcement, citing Supreme Court guidelines on agency autonomy.
While TMC counters that the ED is a BJP tool, Marandi’s narrative resonates with voters disillusioned by Bengal’s lawlessness. Leaked raid footage and officer statements could escalate matters further.
As investigations continue, Marandi’s bold stance positions him as a key voice in national politics, reminding everyone that accountability knows no regional bounds. The dal might look innocent, but Marandi insists the black spot is unmistakable.