Published By: Pragati Pal
Last Updated: April 21, 2023, 22:23 IST
TMC chief Samir Chakraborty accused the central companies of appearing towards TMC leaders primarily based on allegations levelled by leaders of the BJP. (representational Image/PTI)
Senior TMC chief and Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal was apprehended by the CBI final 12 months for his alleged involvement in the cattle smuggling rip-off
The Trinamool Congress on Friday claimed that central companies aren’t eager on taking motion towards BJP leaders regardless of having proof of their involvement in the cattle smuggling rip-off.
“The CBI and ED are very prompt in acting against TMC leaders and those from the opposition parties, whether in Bengal or other states. But, whenever it comes to taking action against the BJP leaders, they maintain silence,” senior TMC leader Samir Chakraborty said.
Chakraborty accused the central agencies of acting against TMC leaders based on “allegations levelled by leaders of the BJP”.
“But, even if there is concrete evidence against the BJP leaders, the CBI and ED don’t take any action,” he claimed.
The probe companies have arrested a number of TMC leaders and MLAs in reference to corruption instances in the previous one 12 months. Senior occasion chief and Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal was apprehended by the CBI final 12 months for his alleged involvement in the cattle smuggling rip-off.
“The CBI had additionally arrested a BSF officer earlier in this case. Then, why ought to the BJP leaders not be probed in the rip-off? The BJP is making an attempt to mislead the plenty by giving an impression that each one TMC leaders are corrupt, which is fallacious,” Chakraborty said.
His remarks drew sharp reactions from the BJP, which asked West Bengal’s ruling party to move to court if it has any evidence.
“If the TMC has evidence against any BJP leader, let it move to court. The party is making baseless allegations to save its own skin,” BJP state spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya stated.
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