Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Indranil Sen Questioned Over Durga Puja Pass Sale Irregularities
Indranil Sen, a former minister, was questioned by India’s Enforcement Directorate.
The questions were about money collected from Durga Puja preview shows and entry passes.
Investigators are checking allegations that some passes may have been fake or sold for unusually high prices.
One report said officials preliminarily estimated the possible irregularity at Rs 50–60 crore.
The agency is also examining an organisation associated with Sen’s wife, Madhuchhanda Sen.
It is checking how the money was collected and moved.
The case began with a complaint filed with Kolkata Police.
The complaint also alleged that UNESCO’s name was used in promoting the events without its agreement.
Sen has denied the allegations and did not answer reporters after questioning.
Former Trinamool Congress minister Indranil Sen was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate for nearly 10 hours on Wednesday.
The probe concerns alleged financial irregularities involving Durga Puja preview shows and entry-pass sales.
The Enforcement Directorate searched 15 locations linked to Sen, his relatives and others the previous day.
Investigators are examining alleged fake-pass sales, fund collection and movement, and possible personal benefit.
Sen’s wife Madhuchhanda Sen’s organisation, Mahanirban Road Mass Art Society, is also connected to the case; Sen has denied the allegations.
- Who
- Former Trinamool Congress minister and singer Indranil Sen, his wife Madhuchhanda Sen, and office-bearers of Mahanirban Road Mass Art Society are connected to the investigation.
- What
- The Enforcement Directorate questioned Sen over alleged financial irregularities in Durga Puja preview-show and entry-pass sales.
- When
- Sen was questioned on Wednesday for nearly 10 hours, one day after searches at 15 locations.
- Where
- The questioning took place at the Enforcement Directorate’s office in the CGO Complex in Kolkata.
- Why
- The agency is investigating alleged fake-pass sales, unusually high prices, fund movements, possible diversion for personal benefit, and the organisation’s management and ownership.
Enforcement Directorate’s allegations
Indranil Sen’s position
Pass sales and money flows
Enforcement Directorate’s allegations
The agency is investigating allegations that Durga Puja passes were fake or sold at substantially higher prices, and is tracing the collection and movement of funds.
Indranil Sen’s position
Sen has denied the allegations against him; no detailed response from him after the questioning was reported.
Use of UNESCO’s name
Enforcement Directorate’s allegations
The complaint alleged that the preview and privileged-entry programme was promoted in a way suggesting UNESCO endorsement or partnership without consent.
Indranil Sen’s position
The available reports do not provide a detailed public response from Sen or the organisation to this specific allegation.
Possible personal benefit
Enforcement Directorate’s allegations
The Enforcement Directorate is examining whether money collected through the programmes was diverted for personal benefit and is reviewing the organisation’s management and ownership.
Indranil Sen’s position
Sen has denied the allegations, while the investigation remains ongoing.
- Questioning duration
- Nearly 10 hours
- Questioning location
- Enforcement Directorate office, CGO Complex, Kolkata
- Searches
- 15 locations were searched the previous day
- Estimated irregularity
- Approximately Rs 50–60 crore, according to a preliminary estimate reported in one article
- Organisation involved
- Mahanirban Road Mass Art Society, also known as massArt
- Legal basis
- Investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
- Sen’s position
- Sen has previously denied the allegations
