TMC demands ‘immediate and unconditional release’ of I-PAC director
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Trinamool Congress demanded the immediate release of I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Monday in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal. TMC leaders accused the central investigating agencies of misuse ahead of Assembly elections. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and party officials alleged the arrest was politically motivated intimidation tactics by the BJP government.
Key Entities
Trinamool CongressI-PACVinesh ChandelEnforcement DirectorateWest BengalMamata BanerjeeAbhishek BanerjeeDerek O'BrienBJP