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BJP's RP Singh On ED Probe: 'What Were West Bengal Govt Files Doing In IPAC Office?'
UPDATED: Jan 9, 2026 22:20 IST
A political firestorm erupts in West Bengal following Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches at premises linked to the Indian Political Action Committee (IPAC). The debate centres on the timing of the raids just months before elections and accusations of the central agency being used as a political tool. Political analyst Garga Chatterjee argues vehemently against the pressure, stating, 'if Bengalis cannot be threatened into submission by any force in the earth or in the universe, this is very important'. Countering this, BJP National Spokesperson R.P. Singh questions the presence of state government files at IPAC's office. The discussion also covers the ED's claims of tracing a money trail of over 10 crore rupees linked to a coal scam case, while the Trinamool Congress highlights the agency's low conviction rate.
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