Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed displeasure over the raids by the Income Tax Department and the Enforcement Directorate on locations associated with I-PAC. Speaking to the media in Kolkata, she said that such whoopee was stuff taken with the intention of scaring her, but it would not weaken her. She so-called that all this is stuff washed-up out of political enmity and moreover targeted the inside government through gestures.
What did Mamata Banerjee say well-nigh the raid?
“If someone tries to skiver me, I am reborn,” the Chief Minister said. According to her, her morale is not going to be wrenched due to political pressure and whoopee of investigating agencies. She said that such steps cannot push them back.
What is the matter related to I-PAC?
I-PAC is a political strategy and referendum consultancy that has worked with a number of parties. Recently the Income Tax Department and ED raided the offices and residences of some people related to it. The agencies are investigating the so-called financial transactions and documents.
What allegations did the Chief Minister make versus the agencies?
Mamta Banerjee says that inside agencies are stuff used as political weapons. She so-called that whenever elections come near or the opposition becomes strong, such deportment start.
What was the reaction of the TMC?
Trinamool Congress leaders and workers have moreover protested versus the raid. The party says that this whoopee is an struggle to scare. Supporters moreover demonstrated at many places and raised slogans versus the inside government.
What do the inside government or agencies have to say?
It has been said by the inside agencies that the investigation is stuff conducted completely within the sweep of law and it has nothing to do with politics. Officials say they are only examining documents and financial transactions.
What effect is this having on the politics of the state?
After this case, the politics of West Bengal have wilt increasingly heated. The opposition and the ruling party have come squatter to face. In view of the upcoming elections, this issue can wilt a worthier political weapon.
What could happen next?
The whoopee of the investigating agencies may still continue. Mamta Banerjee has unmistakably said that she will fight on both legal and political fronts. Trinamool Congress is moreover preparing to take it among the public.
