Trinamool Congress general secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee voiced concerns about the Enforcement Directorate’s arrest of Indian Political Action Committee co-founder Vinesh Chandel in New Delhi. Banerjee, in a social media post, criticized the timing of Chandel’s arrest, just days before the Bengal elections, calling it a threat to fair play.
Banerjee highlighted that such actions create a sense of fear and intimidation among those working with the opposition, questioning the democratic values upheld by such practices. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Union government of applying double standards, protecting individuals accused of corruption once they align with the BJP.
The Trinamool Congress leader emphasized the broader implications of Chandel’s arrest, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the independence of the country’s institutions. Banerjee expressed concerns about the erosion of trust in institutions like the Enforcement Directorate and the Election Commission when they are perceived as tools of coercion rather than guardians of democracy.
