Archive · 18 Aug 2025
TMC Leader Accuses BJP of Using EC and ED for Political Gain
A politician named Abhishek Banerjee is saying that the people in charge of elections in India are working unfairly with the ruling party.
He's saying that the Election Commission and other investigation agencies are being used to target the opposition, and that the ruling party's leaders seem to know secret information from investigations.
He also pointed out that money owed to the state of Bengal hasn't been released, even after a court order.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accused BJP leaders of acting as spokespersons for the Election Commission.
Banerjee alleged that central agencies like the ED and EC have become tools of the Modi government.
He questioned how BJP leaders gained access to confidential information submitted to the ED.
Banerjee criticized the EC for not taking suo motu action on complaints of electoral malpractices.
He stated that the central government has not released MGNREGA funds for Bengal despite court orders.
- Who
- Abhishek Banerjee (TMC), BJP leaders (Anurag Thakur), Election Commission, and the Central Government.
- What
- Allegations of collusion between the BJP and Election Commission and non-release of funds.
- When
- Reported on August 18th, related to recent events.
- Where
- Kolkata, India, referencing events in Delhi and West Bengal.
- Why
- Banerjee alleges political bias and misuse of power by the BJP government and central agencies.
TMC Stance
BJP/EC Stance
EC and BJP Allegations
TMC Stance
BJP leaders are acting as spokespersons for the EC and using the agencies to harass opposition.
BJP/EC Stance
No direct response available in the text.
Information Leak
TMC Stance
Confidential information is being leaked to BJP leaders.
BJP/EC Stance
No direct response available in the text.
Fund Release
TMC Stance
MGNREGA funds for Bengal are being unfairly withheld.
BJP/EC Stance
No direct response available in the text.
- Accuser
- Abhishek Banerjee (TMC)
- Accusation
- BJP leaders acting as EC spokespersons
- Agencies involved
- EC, ED
- Alleged issue
- Breach of Confidentiality
- Issue
- Non-release of MGNREGA funds
Sources
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