ED vs TMC in Calcutta High Court: Mamata Banerjee Named in Coal Scam Raid Dispute

In this special report, Aneesha Mathur leads a discussion on the legal standoff between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) at the Calcutta High Court. The central agency has alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is in 'illegal possession of the material' seized during raids and should be made a party to the case. The ED, represented by ASG SV Raju, argues that the state government is interfering with its investigation into the coal scam. Conversely, the TMC alleges that the raids are a 'facade' intended to 'steal sensitive political data' ahead of elections, violating their fundamental right to privacy. The programme explores the procedural challenges raised by the ED regarding the maintainability of the TMC's petition and the political ramifications of this legal battle. Justice Suvra Ghosh is presiding over the matter as both sides clash over allegations of political vendetta and procedural illegalities.