Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma didn’t hold back, lambasting West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee for her over-the-top reaction to ED raids on her party loyalist. Labeling it as ‘street-style politics,’ Sarma accused her of prioritizing cronies over accountability.
The flashpoint came during ED’s high-stakes search at residences linked to Partha Chatterjee, seized with crores in cash and gold. Banerjee’s dramatic sit-in and public outcry painted the scene as a political circus, prompting Sarma’s swift rebuke.
Speaking to reporters, Sarma remarked, “Instead of facing the law, Banerjee resorts to dharnas and victimhood narratives. This is how corruption festers in Bengal.” He contrasted Assam’s cooperative stance with agencies against Bengal’s resistance.
Background reveals Chatterjee’s arrest in the multi-crore teacher recruitment scam, spotlighting TMC’s alleged irregularities. ED recovered staggering assets, fueling nationwide scrutiny on state-level graft.
Sarma’s comments come amid BJP’s aggressive push in eastern India, positioning him as a key strategist against TMC. Banerjee hit back, accusing the center of misusing agencies for electoral gains, especially with Bengal polls looming.
Analysts see this as part of broader NDA versus INDIA bloc tensions. Sarma called for Banerjee to let justice prevail, warning that shielding the guilty erodes public trust. As probes deepen, the verbal duel signals escalating pre-election battles across states.