Right after Kolkata police officers detained CBI officers outside police commissioner Rajeev Kumar’s residence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday rushed to Loudon Street and announced that she would sit on a ‘Save Democracy’ Dharna against the undemocratic attitude of the central investigating agency and the Modi-led government in the Centre.
‘Whatever happened today is worse than the emergency. It was no less than a coup. CBI is harassing in ‘Gabbar’ style, West Bengal Chief Minister said. ‘The highest levels of the BJP leadership are doing the worst kind of political vendetta. Not only are political parties their targets, but they are also misusing power to take control of the police and destroy all institutions. We condemn this The Kolkata Police Commissioner is among the best in the world. His integrity, bravery and honesty are unquestioned. He is working 24×7 and was on leave for only one day recently. When you spread lies, the lies will always remain’ TMC Supremo said in a tweet.
The highest levels of the BJP leadership are doing the worst kind of political vendetta. Not only are political parties their targets, they are misusing power
to take control of the police and destroy all institutions. We condemn this 1/2— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 3, 2019
The Kolkata Police Commissioner is among the best in the world. His integrity, bravery and honesty are unquestioned. He is working 24×7, and was on leave for only one day recently. When you spread lies, the lies
will always remain lies 2/2— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 3, 2019
Mamata further alleged that NSA chief Ajit Doval was “giving instructions” to CBI and PM Modi to take action against TMC leaders and policemen.
While asserting that it is her duty to protect to her Officers, Chief Minister said, ‘CBI came to Rajeev Kumar’s house without a search warrant. How audacious it was? They are playing with the Constitution. I will not tolerate this.‘
A Day earlier Chief Bureau of Investigation claimed that West Bengal Police Commissioner Kumar had been “absconding” and “being looked for” in connection with Saradha and Rose Valley ponzi scam cases. However, as soon as CBI landed in Mamata’s Bastion on Sunday, a team of West Bengal Officers rushed to meet CBI Team to enquire whether they have the documents to held questions to West Bengal Police Commissioner Kumar.
Later on, the CBI Team was taken to Shakespeare Sarani police station and the commotion started.
Mamata Banerjee late on Sunday arrived Kumar’s residence and announced ‘Save Democracy Rally’. Parties Official Twitter Handle quoting Mamata Banerjee said, ‘Organise rallies tomorrow between 2-4 PM in every block of the State. Wear black badges and carry black flags to register your protest We are not afraid. If he wants to impose President’s Rule, we will see. We have to ensure Modi is ousted from power in 2019’.
Organise rallies tomorrow between 2-4 PM in every block of the State. Wear black badges and carry black flags to register your protest
We are not afraid. If he wants to impose President’s Rule, we will see. We have to ensure Modi is ousted from power in 2019: @MamataOfficial— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) February 3, 2019
Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that the entire opposition will stand together and “defeat the fascist forces”
I spoke with Mamata Di tonight and told her we stand shoulder to shoulder with her.
The happenings in Bengal are a part of the unrelenting attack on India’s institutions by Mr Modi & the BJP.
The entire opposition will stand together & defeat these fascist forces.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 3, 2019
RJD Leader Tejaswhi Yadav also lashed out at Centre for misusing CBI.
बीते कुछ महीनो में CBI पर BJP दफ्तर के दवाब में लिए गए राजनीतिक निर्णयों के कारण राज्य सरकारों को ऐसा निर्णय लेना पड़ेगा।
अगर अब भी CBI भाजपा के गठबंधन सहयोगी की तरह कार्यरत रही तो किसी दिन न्यायप्रिय आम अवाम अपने तरीक़े से इनका हिसाब ना कर दे। लोकतंत्र में जनता से बड़ा कोई नहीं
— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) February 3, 2019
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti also extended her support to her West Bengal counterpart.
In solidarity with @MamataOfficial
History stands testament to how JK has faced the wrath of central agencies. Its disheartening to see how institutions are being hijacked only to discredit political opponents . Doesn’t bode well for the Centre – State relationship .— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) February 3, 2019
Yashwant Sinha also racked up and alleged Modi government of destroying institutions.
Prime minister is determined to destroy all the institutions of democracy. Now he destroying the federal structure of our country. Wake up and stop it before it is too late.
— Yashwant Sinha (@YashwantSinha) February 3, 2019
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal tweeted to support her West Bengal counterpart.
Modi ji has made a complete mockery of democracy and federal structure. Few years back, Modi ji captured Anti- Corruption Branch of Del govt by sending paramilitary forces. Now, this. Modi-Shah duo is a threat to India and its democracy. We strongly condemn this action https://t.co/Vay723LON9
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 3, 2019
In the latest Development, CBI filed a Plea in Supreme Court on Monday.
CBI pleas in SC: Supreme Court says CBI permitted to bring the material on record to support its claim that West Bengal Police Commissioner is trying to destroy evidence.
— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2019