Archive · 17 Nov 2025
West Bengal MLA Accused of Extortion from Jail
A politician in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, shared a recording he says is of another politician, Jiban Krishna Saha, who is in jail.
Adhikari claims Saha is still asking people for money to get jobs in schools, even though he's in jail for a job scam.
In the recording, a voice asks for money, and another voice says they've already paid a lot.
Adhikari wants the police to check if the voice is really Saha's and thinks jail guards might be helping Saha do this.
He's asking for an investigation into the audio and the transfer of cases outside West Bengal.
Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of Opposition, released an audio clip alleging TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha is running an extortion racket from jail.
Adhikari claims the clip proves Saha is demanding money for school jobs, with Rs 15.50 lakh already paid.
Saha is currently in jail for a cash-for-school job scam, with ED and CBI involved in the case.
Adhikari urges voice sample scrutiny and transfer of cases outside West Bengal.
He also seeks action against jail officials for facilitating the alleged activities.
- Who
- Suvendu Adhikari (Leader of Opposition) and Jiban Krishna Saha (Trinamool Congress MLA)
- What
- Suvendu Adhikari released an audio clip alleging Jiban Krishna Saha is running an extortion racket from jail, demanding money for school jobs.
- When
- The audio clip was released on Sunday, November 12. Adhikari claims the conversation in the clip happened recently while Saha was in jail.
- Where
- Suvendu Adhikari addressed the media in Nandigram, East Midnapore district. Jiban Krishna Saha is in jail in connection with the school job case.
- Why
- Adhikari released the clip to substantiate his claims of corruption against Saha and the Trinamool Congress, urging for an investigation into the audio and the transfer of cases outside West Bengal.
Suvendu Adhikari (Leader of Opposition)
Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Jiban Krishna Saha
Allegations of Extortion from Jail
Suvendu Adhikari (Leader of Opposition)
Suvendu Adhikari claims to have released an audio clip proving that TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha, while in jail, is still running an extortion racket for school jobs. Adhikari urges for voice sample scrutiny and transfer of cases outside West Bengal.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Jiban Krishna Saha
The Trinamool Congress has not directly responded to the audio clip. However, the article details Saha's arrest by the ED in connection with a cash-for-job scam, implying his involvement in alleged irregularities. The TMC has previously distanced itself from leaders involved in such cases.
Authenticity of Audio Clip
Suvendu Adhikari (Leader of Opposition)
Suvendu Adhikari claims the audio clip is recent and features the voice of Jiban Krishna Saha demanding money.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Jiban Krishna Saha
IANS (the reporting agency) could not verify the authenticity of the audio clip. The ED has previously recorded statements from candidates detailing money transactions to Saha and his associates.
Role of Jail Authorities
Suvendu Adhikari (Leader of Opposition)
Suvendu Adhikari alleges complicity or criminal negligence by jail officials in facilitating Saha's alleged illegal activities from within jail.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Jiban Krishna Saha
The article notes Adhikari's demand for action against jail officials but does not provide any statement from the jail authorities or the TMC regarding this specific accusation.
- Accused
- Jiban Krishna Saha, Trinamool Congress MLA
- Allegation
- Running an extortion racket for school jobs from jail
- Evidence Presented
- Audio clip released by Suvendu Adhikari
- Case Background
- Multi-crore cash-for-school job scam
- Arresting Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED), CBI
- Current Status of Accused
- In judicial custody, facing trial
- Release of Audio Clip
- November 12 (Sunday)
Sources
Suvendu Adhikari releases audio clip, says Trinamool MLA running extortion racket from jail cell
Partha Chatterjee seeks public opinion on his political leadership
Suvendu Adhikari releases audio clip, says Trinamool MLA running extortion racket from jail cell