Why did Partha Chatterjee not speak out after arrest? Asks TMC's Kunal Ghosh
India Today
After Partha Chatterjee claimed that he is a victim of conspiracy, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said that he can prove his innocence in the court.
A day after Trinamool Congress suspended Partha Chatterjee, party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said that the former Bengal minister now has ample opportunity to prove his innocence in court. Kunal Ghosh’s statement came in response to Partha Chatterjee claiming that he is a victim of conspiracy.
The Trinamool Congress spokesperson also questioned the timing of Partha Chatterjee’s claims. He asked why Parthe Chatterjee did not speak out right after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate and only made conspiracy claims after his removal from all posts.
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Partha Chatterjee was removed from the Bengal ministry on Thursday. He was also suspended from the Trinamool Congress following his arrest in a teacher recruitment scam case.
“He should have said this earlier if he is innocent. He got enough opportunity, but he did not utter a single word. But now when party has taken a decision, why is he saying all this?” Kunal Ghosh asked.
The Trinamool Congress spokesperson added, “He (Partha Chatterjee) must fight his battle in court. Court is open.”
Ghosh's remark comes amidst the ongoing probe against Partha Chatterjee by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal.
