Gargi Nandi Roy slams TMC over ED raid obstruction and alleged IPAC links in West Bengal

On this Special Report, the focus is on the legal and political fallout of Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids in West Bengal and the subsequent Supreme Court observations. Political Analyst Gargi Nandy Roy criticises the state administration, stating, 'the country right now knows that there is no rule of law in West Bengal.' She argues that the state police have been reduced to 'personal escorts' of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, justifying why central agencies might not provide prior intimation of raids. The discussion highlights allegations involving IPAC, Pratik Jain, and a coal scam link discovered in October 2025. Conversely, analyst Tauseef Ahmed raises concerns over the timing of the raids and the legal requirement for the ED to notify local police. The programme examines the tension between central investigative agencies and the state government ahead of elections, weighing the right to confidential political documents against the necessity of bona fide criminal probes.