ED vs Mamata Banerjee LIVE Updates
: As the West Bengal assembly elections approach, political tensions are escalating. On Thursday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid on the political consultancy and election management company I-PAC in Kolkata. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived on the scene, intensifying the situation. Two separate FIRs have been filed against the ED in Bengal.
Additionally, the case has reached the court. The TMC has urged the court to declare the ED's actions unlawful and to return all party confidential documents immediately. Earlier in the day, the ED filed a petition, claiming the raids were linked to the 'Bengal coal mining' scam and accused Mamata of hindering the official investigation.
In response to the ED's raids, Mamata Banerjee led a protest march today, describing the action as politically motivated and an attempt to intimidate the TMC ahead of elections. The Bengal Congress has also opposed the ED's raids. The opposition frequently accuses the Modi government of deliberately targeting their leaders through central investigative agencies.
Source: aajtak
Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for every update related to the political unrest in West Bengal.
- 5:19 PM
Hearing to Proceed on Scheduled Time, Court Declines ED's Request
Calcutta High Court's Acting Chief Justice, Justice Sujay Pal, refused to expedite the hearing date for the ED v. West Bengal Government case. An email request was received for intervention, but Justice Pal clarified post-meeting with both sides that the hearing would occur on its scheduled date, January 14, and not before.
- 12:NaN AM
ED Demands Urgent Hearing
ED sought an urgent hearing with Calcutta High Court's Chief Justice, who requested an email for review. (Input- Srishti Ojha)
- 2:52 PM
Mamata Banerjee News: Uproar and Chaos Postpones Hearing in ED Raids Case
Due to overcrowding during a hearing of an ED-related case, Calcutta High Court postponed proceedings until January 14. Despite requests to leave the room, it remained packed, leading the judge to exit citing the chaotic situation.
- 2:32 PM
ED Raids IPAC Office: BJP Writes to Bengal Governor Seeking Action Against Mamata Banerjee
The BJP penned a letter to West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, deeming CM Mamata Banerjee's presence during the ED raid as 'unconstitutional behavior' and accusing of misusing state police. They urged immediate intervention.
- 2:21 PM
ED vs Mamata Banerjee LIVE: Calcutta High Court to Hear ED Petition at 2:30 PM
Calcutta High Court will hear an ED petition alleging interference during a search at the I-PAC office and its director Pratik Jain's residence.
- 1:55 PM
ED Raids IPAC Office: TMC Targets Amit Shah in Social Media Post
In a jab at Amit Shah, TMC posted a cartoon depicting the Home Minister alarmed by Abhishek Banerjee's rally crowd and calling the ED to raid his office.
- 1:52 PM
Mamata Banerjee Protest Rally: 'Exploiting Electoral Gains', Remarks by Adhir Ranjan
At the TMC protest in Delhi, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury commented, questioning lack of TMC protests when Bengali migrant workers face attacks being mistaken for Bangladeshis.
- 12:38 PM
ED vs Mamata Banerjee LIVE: TMC MPs Detained Again in Delhi Protests
TMC MPs have been taken back inside Parliament Street Police Station; all except Mahua Moitra are held inside.
- 12:12 PM
Mamata Banerjee Protest Rally LIVE: TMC Protests in Kolkata
Following Delhi, TMC initiates protests in Kolkata. The ED raid on the I-PAC office catalyzed this new uproar.
- 11:49 AM
ED vs Mamata Banerjee: What Did the ED Claim in Court Filing?
ED filed a petition against CM Mamata Banerjee in Calcutta High Court, accusing the police of 'abuse of power' and subverting the law with her involvement.
- 11:46 AM
ED vs Mamata Banerjee LIVE: TMC MPs Exit Parliament Street Station
Following a protest at Amit Shah's residence, detained TMC MPs were housed in Parliament Street Station and have now been released.
- 10:37 AM
Mamata Banerjee Protest Rally: 'Protesters Jailed, Rapists Given Bail...', TMC Criticizes Modi Government
Following detentions during TMC's Delhi protests, Abhishek Banerjee critiqued via social media, stating, 'Democracy is punished, criminals rewarded', reflecting on the Modi government's policies.
- 10:20 AM
Mamata Banerjee Protest Rally LIVE: 'Bengal Will Not Bow...', TMC Challenges in Delhi
Outside Amit Shah's residence in Delhi, TMC leaders staged a protest. A statement from TMC's social media questioned, 'What kind of arrogance is this?' directed at Amit Shah.
- 9:58 AM
ED vs Mamata Banerjee LIVE: TMC MPs Detained Outside Home Ministry
Reacting to the ED raid at Kolkata's IPAC office, TMC MPs staged protests outside Home Minister Amit Shah's office, resulting in their detention by Delhi Police.
- 9:43 AM
Mamata Banerjee News: Two FIRs Filed Against ED in Kolkata
CM Mamata Banerjee personally lodged a complaint against the ED at Shakespeare Sarani Police Station post a raid at Pratik Jain's residence, leading to two separate cases.
- 9:42 AM
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Congress Criticizes ED Raid
Speaking on the ED raid at IPAC's Kolkata office, Bengal Congress President questioned its timing, alleging political misuse of central agencies ahead of elections.
- 9:42 AM
ED vs Mamata Banerjee LIVE: Mamata Banerjee to Protest on Streets Today
According to TMC sources, CM Mamata Banerjee will lead a protest against the ED raid on I-PAC's office. Apart from consultancy, I-PAC handles TMC's IT and media operations.
