Overview
- The MPs were protesting alleged misuse of central investigative agencies following Enforcement Directorate searches linked to I-PAC and its co-founder Pratik Jain.
- Reports from the scene said Derek O’Brien and Mahua Moitra were dragged away by police during the demonstration in New Delhi.
- Banerjee condemned the police action in a post on X, calling it “arrogance in uniform” and asserting that India is “not the BJP’s private property.”
- In Kolkata, the Chief Minister led a march against the recent ED raids as the confrontation between the TMC and the Centre widened.
- The BJP has rejected allegations of political interference, asserting that central agencies operate independently and in accordance with the law.