ED Raid on Political Consultancy I-PAC, West Bengal CM Accuses ED of Seizing TMC's Election Strategy
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Published: Jan 08, 2026, 23:51 IST | Updated: Jan 08, 2026, 23:51 IST
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a scathing attack on the Union Government following Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the IPAC headquarters and the residence of its co-founder, Pratik Jain. The Chief Minister personally visited the raid sites in Kolkata, allegedly retrieving documents during the ongoing operation. Banerjee accused the central agency of acting as a political tool for the BJP to access the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) confidential campaign strategies and candidate lists ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.
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