West Bengal’s simmering political cauldron boiled over with TMC’s high-decibel protests against ED’s sweeping raids. Opposition heavyweight Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury seized the moment to launch a scathing critique, intensifying the partisan slugfest in the state.
From Kolkata’s bustling streets to district headquarters, TMC cadres waved placards and raised banners decrying the raids as ‘fascist tactics.’ Chowdhury, addressing a virtual press meet, posed uncomfortable questions: ‘Is this genuine anger or a scripted show to deflect from scams?’ He drew parallels to unprotested ED actions elsewhere, accusing TMC of selective indignation.
The raids, spanning multiple locations, zeroed in on discrepancies in tender allocations and fund diversions worth crores. ED officials reported unearthing digital trails linking politicians to hawala networks, prompting calls for high-level interrogations.
TMC hit back, labeling the operations a BJP ploy to engineer chaos before elections. Party organizers plan escalated demonstrations, including dharnas at ED offices, to rally their base.
Observers note this episode as a litmus test for TMC’s governance narrative. Adhir’s interventions have spotlighted accountability gaps, possibly swaying undecided voters. With central agencies unrelenting, the protests risk backfiring if evidence mounts. Bengal watches intently as this power play unfolds, reshaping alliances and strategies.