In a blistering attack, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has torn into the Trinamool Congress over their street protests against Enforcement Directorate raids. What began as targeted operations at TMC offices has snowballed into statewide agitations, drawing sharp rebuttals from the opposition camp.
Chowdhury didn’t mince words during a press briefing, questioning the legitimacy of TMC’s outrage. ‘They cry foul only when it’s their turn. Where was this vigor during other raids?’ he quipped, referencing ED actions against rivals. He highlighted alleged double standards, urging a deeper probe into TMC’s financial dealings that the raids aim to uncover.
Details emerging from the raids paint a picture of systemic irregularities in urban development projects, with cash recoveries and incriminating ledgers at the forefront. TMC leaders, including heavyweights, face grilling as investigators piece together a trail of illicit funds funneled through shell companies.
Responding to the criticism, TMC spokesperson defended the protests as a democratic right against ‘central agency misuse.’ Party supremo Mamata Banerjee is expected to address a mega rally, amplifying claims of BJP-orchestrated harassment to destabilize her government.
This clash underscores deepening rifts in Bengal politics, especially with assembly polls on the horizon. Adhir’s barbs have resonated with anti-TMC sentiments, potentially galvanizing a broader opposition front. As ED continues its sweep, the political narrative could shift dramatically, testing TMC’s resilience amid mounting scrutiny.