A sharp exchange of words has erupted between West Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya and Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal. After the CEO lectured officials on “service rules,” the Minister hit back by citing a past CBI chargesheet involving his family’s assets. Mr. Agarwal has dismissed the claims as an attempt to “give a dog a bad name and hang him,” pointing to a court acquittal and decades of transparent tax filings.
The search by CBI at the residence of industrialist Anil D. Ambani wrapped up early this afternoon. A spokesperson for Ambani stated on Saturday that the complaint filed by the State Bank of India (SBI) involves issues that go back more than 10 years. The bank’s declaration is currently being challenged in a court.
Fresh violence erupted in Manipur on Sunday following the arrest of a senior member of the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol, prompting authorities to reimpose curfews and suspend internet services across several districts to prevent further unrest.
