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On this India Today special report, the focus is on the sharp criticism directed at the Congress party by a prominent Muslim body chief. The speaker alleges that the current political climate and the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are direct consequences of the Congress party's historical 'loose approach' toward communalism. The Jama'at chief stated, 'Congress was soft towards communal forces, towards Hindutva forces and this is the reason why when they couldn't crush communals'. The report highlights claims that the Congress failed to act decisively following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, leading to what the speaker describes as 'historical cowardice'. Furthermore, the discussion suggests that the Constitution is currently under attack due to a combination of Congress-era compromises and subsequent BJP-era consolidation. India Today's Aishwarya Paliwal provides insights into the message being sent by the influential Muslim body, noting that the Congress is being accused of enabling the ideological backbone of its current political rivals.

This report covers the high-stakes hearing at the Calcutta High Court regarding the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC and its co-founder Pratik Jain. The ED has argued that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should be made a party to the case in her individual capacity, alleging she 'actually took material and which they claim is their own party data, in a physical position' during the searches. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has challenged the maintainability of the ED's actions, claiming the raids infringe upon their fundamental rights and the election process. The Union of India has countered that if the TMC is citing election interference, the Election Commission of India (ECI) must also be made a party. The proceedings were marked by heated exchanges, with the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) alleging his microphone was being interrupted. The case carries significant political weight ahead of the upcoming West Bengal elections.

On this Special Report, India Today's Indrajeet Kundu provides an update on the high-stakes legal battle at the Calcutta High Court between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The hearing follows ED raids at the office of IPAC and the residence of its director, Pratik Jain. Indrajeet Kundu notes that the ED is questioning the maintainability of the TMC's petition, arguing that 'unless West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is made party to the case, this case cannot be heard.' The ED alleges that the Chief Minister is in illegal possession of documents seized during the raid. Meanwhile, the TMC claims the central agency has 'stolen' sensitive political data and blueprints ahead of the elections, framing the action as political vendetta. The report explores the procedural hurdles raised by the Union government's counsel and the political narrative of victimhood being set by the TMC leadership amidst this federal face-off.

On this special report, Anisha 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.