ED vs Bengal: Corruption Crackdown or Narrative Building Ahead of Elections? | I-Pac Raids in WB

0 January 8, 2026 14:02

On this Special Report, anchor Preeti Choudhry examines the escalating confrontation between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the West Bengal government following raids on political consultancy firm IPAC. The discussion focuses on whether these actions are a ‘corruption crackdown or narrative building’ ahead of elections. Former ED Deputy Director Satendra Singh defended the agency’s timing, stating, ‘The question is not of the credibility. Actually, the question is of timing, timing of the action by agency.’ BJP National Spokesperson Sanju Verma alleged a money trail linking illegal coal mining to IPAC, while political analyst Niladri Bhattacharya accused the BJP of using central agencies for a ‘backdoor entry’ into Bengal politics. The programme also highlights the ED’s move to take Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to court for allegedly blocking the investigation. Meanwhile, the CPI(M)’s Mohammed Saleem questioned the low conviction rates of central agencies, suggesting the raids often result in ‘high pitch theatre’ without legal closure.

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