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Mamata Banerjee Slams ED Over 'Green Files' as Bengal Legal Battle Reaches Calcutta High Court
This report examines the escalating legal and political confrontation in West Bengal as the Enforcement Directorate's actions draw sharp rebukes from the state leadership. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has intensified her stance against the federal agency, stating, 'But this paper was our paper. You forcibly snatched it from our house.' The controversy centers on 'green files' seen in the Chief Minister's possession during recent raids, sparking a multi-party legal battle involving the TMC, ED, and IPAC at the Calcutta High Court. While the BJP questions who the Chief Minister is attempting to protect, the Congress has raised concerns over the handling of documents during an active probe. Mamata Banerjee has called for mega protests, framing the agency's actions as a political vendetta ahead of the upcoming polls. The situation remains tense as the showdown moves from the streets of Bengal to the courtroom.
