Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Viral Video Sparks Political Row in Bengal
A video went viral on social media showing a lot of money on a table with a leader from the TMC party and a businessman.
People are saying it looks like they were doing something illegal with the money.
The TMC leader and the businessman say the video is old and the money was from a land deal.
The TMC party says they will look into it if the video is real.
The opposition BJP party is saying the video shows the TMC party's true nature and wants the central government to investigate.
A viral video shows a TMC leader and a businessman with a large amount of cash on a table.
Allegations of illicit cash transactions were made, but both individuals deny wrongdoing.
The TMC leader and businessman claim the video is from 2022 and related to a land deal.
The TMC party is investigating the matter if the video's authenticity is proven.
The opposition BJP demands a central probe, alleging the TMC is involved in corruption.
- Who
- Mohammad Giasuddin Mondal (TMC leader) and Rakibul Islam (local businessman)
- What
- A viral video showing a large amount of cash on a table with the TMC leader and businessman present
- When
- The video is claimed to be from 2022, but the exact date of the incident is not specified
- Where
- Barasat I Panchayat Samiti in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
- Why
- The video sparked allegations of illicit cash transactions, leading to a political row
- Location
- Barasat I Panchayat Samiti, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal
- Individuals Involved
- Mohammad Giasuddin Mondal, Rakibul Islam
- Allegations
- Illicit cash transactions
- Denials
- Video is from 2022, related to a land deal
- Party Response
- TMC to investigate if authenticity is proven
- Opposition's Stance
- BJP demands central probe, alleges TMC involvement in corruption
