Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Bengal CM Accuses TMC Leader of Scam
The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, has accused TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee of running a massive scam through his healthcare initiative called Sebaashray.
The government claims that the camps used government resources illegally and that patients suffered serious injuries due to medical negligence.
Multiple complaints have been filed, and an investigation is underway.
The TMC had projected Sebaashray as a welfare initiative, but the government alleges it was a scam.
The Chief Minister has vowed to take action against those involved.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari accused TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee of running a massive scam through the Sebaashray healthcare initiative.
The government alleges that the camps used government infrastructure illegally and were marred by medical negligence.
Multiple FIRs have been filed, including complaints of patients suffering permanent disabilities due to botched treatments.
An extensive probe is being conducted by the CID, Special Task Force, district police, and medical experts.
The TMC had projected Sebaashray as a model welfare initiative, but the government claims it was a scam.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee
- What
- Allegations of a massive scam involving medical negligence and illegal use of government resources in Sebaashray healthcare camps
- When
- July 25, 2025
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- To address allegations of irregularities and medical negligence in the Sebaashray healthcare outreach initiative
Government's Allegations
TMC's Defense
Nature of Sebaashray Camps
Government's Allegations
The government alleges that the Sebaashray camps were a massive scam involving medical negligence, illegal use of government infrastructure, and serious regulatory violations.
TMC's Defense
The Trinamool Congress projected Sebaashray as a model welfare initiative aimed at providing free healthcare services.
Use of Government Resources
Government's Allegations
The government claims that ultrasonography and X-ray machines from state-owned hospitals, as well as government doctors and medical students, were illegally deployed at the camps.
TMC's Defense
No official statement from TMC defending the use of government resources has been provided.
Medical Negligence
Government's Allegations
The Chief Minister displayed photographs of patients who suffered permanent disabilities, alleging that these injuries resulted from illegal and negligent medical procedures.
TMC's Defense
No official statement from TMC addressing the allegations of medical negligence has been provided.
- Date
- July 25, 2025
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Initiative
- Sebaashray
- Accused
- Abhishek Banerjee
- Allegations
- Medical negligence, illegal use of government infrastructure, serious regulatory violations
- Investigating Agencies
- CID, Special Task Force, district police, medical experts
- Complaints
- Multiple FIRs filed, including complaints of permanent disabilities
Sources
Bengal CM says probe into TMC’s Sebaashray ‘scam’ underway; dubs Abhishek ‘fraudster nephew’
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Vows Strict Action Against Abhishek Banerjee Over Sebaashray Health Camp Scam Allegations
'Once in jail, he won't be out soon': Suvendu Adhikari slams Abhishek Banerjee's healthcare scheme