CM Hindered Probe, Took Evidence: Central Agency Tells Supreme Court in Explosive Plea

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the Supreme Court, accusing West Bengal's Chief Minister of obstructing a central investigation during a raid. In a special report by India Today, the ED's plea alleges that the Chief Minister interrupted the search and forcibly took away seized items. A national spokesperson for the BJP argued that this sets a dangerous precedent, stating, 'I can't think of another instance in recent times. Where a chief minister goes to an investigation site, tries to decamp with the electronic and physical evidence, and then has the audacity to play victim'. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has countered by filing a caveat, alleging a 'constitutional breach' and misuse of central agencies ahead of the 2026 assembly polls. A political analyst supporting the TMC's position claimed the Chief Minister's actions were justified, while a political commentator noted the issue has become a pitched political battle that resonates with voters in Bengal.