In a significant development that has sent ripples through the political landscape of West Bengal, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Vinesh Chandel, a high-ranking official of the poll-strategy firm I-PAC, on Monday night. This move comes just seven days before the crucial phase of the assembly elections, escalating the tension between the ruling TMC and the opposition BJP.

The Trinamool Congress has been vocal in its criticism, accusing the BJP-led central government of weaponizing federal agencies to handicap the ruling party’s election machinery. The arrest of a key strategist from I-PAC—the firm responsible for TMC’s campaign design—is being viewed by the party as a desperate attempt to derail their momentum.

All eyes are now on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s upcoming election rallies today, as she is expected to launch a scathing attack on the Centre regarding this latest crackdown. As the battle for Bengal intensifies, stay tuned for live updates and in-depth analysis of this developing story.