Bengal vs. Central Agencies: A Decade of Clashes and the I-PAC Raid Pattern
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News18•09-01-2026, 15:45
Bengal vs. Central Agencies: A Decade of Clashes and the I-PAC Raid Pattern
- •West Bengal has a decade-long history of confrontations between its state government and Central agencies like CBI and ED.
- •The recent I-PAC raid in Kolkata, targeting the firm providing political consultancy to TMC, is the latest flashpoint.
- •Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused ED of political motivation, attempting to seize TMC's election strategy documents.
- •Past incidents include the 2019 Rajeev Kumar-CBI standoff, 2021 Narada arrests, and the ongoing SSC recruitment scam probe.
- •The Sandeshkhali incident in 2024 saw ED officers attacked, highlighting operational challenges in politically sensitive regions.
Why It Matters: West Bengal's recurring clashes with central agencies reveal a deep-seated pattern of mistrust and political friction.
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