Rathin Ghosh Faces ED Grill in Bengal Job Scam After Multiple Summons Snubs

After four failed attempts to summon him, Rathin Ghosh, ex-minister in Mamata Banerjee's cabinet, stepped into the Enforcement Directorate's Kolkata office amid the burgeoning municipal jobs scam investigation. The scam, allegedly siphoning crores through fraudulent hires in urban local bodies, has ensnared several high-profile Trinamool figures. Ghosh, representing Madhyamgram for the fourth term, dodged ED notices citing election commitments but could no longer delay. Media thronged the Salt Lake ED zonal office as Ghosh arrived mid-morning, protesting his lack of clarity on the inquiry's focus. The agency's pursuit traces back to cash-for-jobs probes, where searches at Ayan Shil's residences exposed municipal recruitment malfeasance. Just days prior, Sujit Bose endured marathon questioning before his arrest under PMLA provisions. The court extended ED custody, signaling the gravity of evidence amassed. With CBI now involved per high court directive, the dual probes have implicated influential politicians. Ghosh's deposition could unravel deeper layers of the racket, spotlighting systemic graft in West Bengal's governance. The public awaits revelations that might reshape the political landscape.