West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed her outrage following the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raid on the offices of the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) in Kolkata. She characterized the action as a blatant misuse of power, alleging that it is part of a broader conspiracy orchestrated by Home Minister Amit Shah to undermine her government. Banerjee’s comments reflect her deep concerns about the increasing central government intervention in state affairs, which she believes threatens the democratic framework of the region.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the timing of the raids is suspicious, especially as they coincide with significant political events, including upcoming elections. She accused the central government of using central agencies as tools to intimidate political opponents and suppress dissent. The I-PAC has been instrumental in strategizing for various political campaigns, including her own party’s initiatives, and Banerjee’s anger suggests that she views these raids as a direct attack on her party’s electoral prospects.
In her statements, Banerjee called on her supporters to remain vigilant and united against what she described as authoritarian tactics. She reiterated her commitment to fighting against what she sees as the erosion of federalism in India. The Chief Minister’s strong denunciation of the ED’s actions has sparked discussions across political circles, with many leaders expressing solidarity with her stance against the perceived misuse of investigative agencies. This incident is likely to intensify the ongoing political rivalry between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), further polarizing the political landscape in West Bengal.
