Archive · 14 Jan 2026
TMC Accuses ED of Political Vendetta
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for raiding the office of I-PAC, a political consultancy firm, in West Bengal.
He accused the ED of targeting only the Bengal office and not others in places like Hyderabad and Delhi, suggesting a political vendetta.
Banerjee claimed the ED was more interested in stealing information than conducting a fair investigation.
The ED is probing an alleged coal scam-linked money laundering case.
The TMC has repeatedly accused central agencies of targeting its leaders ahead of the assembly elections.
The BJP maintains that agencies act independently and according to the law.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticized the ED for raiding I-PAC's office in West Bengal.
Banerjee alleged the ED is targeting only the Bengal office, suggesting political vendetta.
The ED raided I-PAC's office and director Pratik Jain's residence on January 8.
The raid is part of a probe into an alleged coal scam-linked money laundering case.
The TMC accused central agencies of targeting its leaders ahead of assembly elections.
- Who
- TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee and the Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- What
- ED raid on I-PAC office and Pratik Jain's residence
- When
- January 8
- Where
- Salt Lake office of I-PAC and south Kolkata residence of Pratik Jain
- Why
- Alleged coal scam-linked money laundering case
TMC
ED/BJP
Purpose of Raid
TMC
Alleges ED's purpose was to steal political information and settle scores for BJP ahead of elections.
ED/BJP
ED claims the raid was part of a legitimate investigation into a coal scam-linked money laundering case.
Selectivity of Raid
TMC
Questions why only the Kolkata office and director were targeted, suggesting political bias.
ED/BJP
No direct statement from ED on the selectivity, but BJP maintains that agencies act independently.
- Organization Raided
- I-PAC office in West Bengal
- Date of Raid
- January 8
- Alleged Scam
- Coal scam-linked money laundering
- Accused Director
- Pratik Jain
- TMC's Response
- Allegations of political vendetta and information theft
- ED's Action
- Sought CBI probe against Mamata Banerjee
- BJP's Stance
- Agencies act independently
Sources
TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee slams ED raid on I-PAC office, alleges political vendetta
I-PAC Boss' Neighbours Get Police Summons On ED Raid
Abhishek alleges ‘information theft’ in ED raid on I-PAC, sharpens TMC’s attack on Centre
Shikha Mukrjee | Mamata, ED, I-PAC: A Masterclass In Politics
BJP state chief vows to ‘rejuvenate Bengal’ on Swamiji’s birth anniversary
I-PAC raid row: Police summon Pratik Jain’s neighbours as part of ongoing investigation
Pack your bags: Suvendu to top police officers after ED moves SC over Mamata file raids
Abhishek says ED raided I-PAC to ‘steal political political info’
From the Urdu Press: ‘SC ruling in Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam case a travesty of justice’, ‘Mamata, BJP must dial down heat’
3 killed after coal mine collapses in West Bengal’s Asansol
Chaos in courtroom: Cal HC to hear petitions on ED raids at I-PAC sites with regulated entry
