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On this Special Report, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra addresses the recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the offices of IPAC and its head, Pratik Jain. Speaking after being detained during a protest in Delhi, Moitra characterizes the central agency's actions as 'political espionage' intended to steal the party's election strategy and data ahead of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. She defends West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s decision to enter the raid site, arguing that as the party head, Banerjee has a right to protect proprietary information. Moitra further alleges that the ED is being used as a 'puppet' by the central government to crush the opposition, citing the timing of the investigation into a years-old coal scam. The MP contrasts the TMC’s resistance with other politicians who joined the BJP to avoid scrutiny. The discussion highlights the escalating tension between the state government and central agencies over federalism and the rule of law.

The news bulletin highlights escalating political tensions in West Bengal, as Mamata Banerjee led a major protest march in Kolkata, accusing the central government of misusing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to target the Trinamool Congress (TMC). "Mamata Banerjee on Friday led a massive protest march from Jadavpur to Hazra, accusing the Narendra Modi government of weaponizing the ED to target the TMC," was a key statement. The confrontation extended to Delhi, where TMC MPs, including Mahua Moipura, protested outside the Home Ministry. Courtroom battles followed with hearings in the Calcutta High Court adjourned due to overcrowding. The ED claims intense pressure, allegations of intimidation, and interference by Bengal police during raids. The BJP has condemned Mamata Banerjee’s actions, meeting the West Bengal Governor to demand intervention as legal and political drama continues.

In this episode of To The Point, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra addresses the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on the political consultancy firm I-PAC, accusing the BJP-led central government of weaponising agencies to sabotage the TMC's strategy for the 2026 Bengal polls.

Political analyst Harish Mohamed Ibrahim discusses the controversy surrounding the delayed release of Vijay’s film Jananayagam during the Pongal season. He says, 'So even for his movie, he can't open his mouth, then how come he will be opening his mouth for the ideological enemy when it comes to Tamil Nadu and Tamil Nadu people in the 2026 election?' Harish Mohamed Ibrahim explains the timeline, noting that the film was submitted for certification with sufficient time but was stalled without reasons made public. He suggests that the Central Board for Film Certification’s actions raise questions, especially after a High Court order and subsequent intervention by the board. The analyst also highlights political conspiracies being discussed, involving major parties and Vijay’s entry into politics, emphasising the need for transparency in the CBFC’s process.