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Mamata Banerjee Walks Out With Files During ED Raid | Unprecedented Showdown Before Bengal Polls

January 8, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confronted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during raids at the offices of IPAC and the residence of its head, Pratik Jain, linked to a 2020 coal scam case. Banerjee left the premises with documents, prompting accusations from the BJP of obstructing the investigation, while she claimed the raids were politically motivated as the state elections approach.

Mamata Banerjee Walks Out With Files During ED Raid | Unprecedented Showdown Before Bengal Polls

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Key Highlights

ED conducted raids related to a 2020 coal scam case.
Mamata Banerjee entered the IPAC premises during the ED operation.
Banerjee left with files, which the ED claimed obstructed their investigation.
The raids occurred three months before the 2026 West Bengal elections.
BJP accused Banerjee of collecting party information during the raids.

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Mamata Banerjee Walks Out With Files During ED Raid | Unprecedented Showdown Before Bengal Polls

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