A dramatic face-off between TMC MPs and Delhi Police marked yet another chapter in the ED-opposition saga. Protesting relentless agency raids, the lawmakers hit Delhi roads, only to be swiftly detained in a pre-planned security sweep.
The procession started from Connaught Place, snaking through key arteries with placards slamming ‘ED’s BJP remote control.’ Leaders narrated tales of harassment, from asset freezes to family interrogations, positioning TMC as victims of a ‘conspiracy.’ Crowds swelled momentarily before police dispersed them.
Heavy deployment ensured no escalation, with detentions executed professionally – no lathis, just vans. Around 25 were held briefly, released after warnings. TMC decried it as ‘kangaroo justice,’ planning Supreme Court intervention.
Contextually, ED’s Bengal focus stems from cow smuggling and coal scams, with arrests piling up. TMC retorts with data on unprobed BJP cases. Analysts see this as pre-poll posturing, with both sides hardening stances.
The protest’s ripple effects could disrupt legislative business, urging cross-party dialogues on probe neutrality. Ultimately, it spotlights the high stakes of power play in India’s polarized polity.