TMC Dismisses Reports of I-PAC Halting WB Operations, Mamata Promises Jobs for Staffers The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday categorically rejected allegations that the political consultancy firm I-PAC had suspended its operations in West Bengal, calling the claims “completely baseless” and accusing the BJP-led central government of orchestrating a conspiracy to undermine the party’s election campaign. The TMC’s sharp rebuttal came hours after media reports suggested I-PAC, which has been a key partner in the party’s electoral efforts since 2021, had instructed its employees in the state to halt work immediately and take a 20-day leave. According to a newspaper report, an email purportedly sent by I-PAC to its staff late on Saturday night cited “legal obligations” and stated that operations in West Bengal would remain suspended until May 11. However, the I-PAC has not yet issued an official statement confirming or denying the claims. In response, the TMC released an official communiqué asserting that the firm had not withdrawn from the party’s campaign. The statement emphasized that the I-PAC team in West Bengal “remains fully engaged” with the TMC and that campaign activities across the state were proceeding as planned. The TMC’s statement also accused the BJP and central agencies of attempting to sow confusion and distract from the “clear mood on the ground,” with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vowing that the electorate of West Bengal would “respond democratically” to any such efforts. Banerjee, who addressed an election rally in Tarakeswar, accused the BJP and central authorities of trying to intimidate not only the TMC but also its workers.#mamata_banerjee #trinamool_congress #enforcement_directorate #ipac #prateek_jain
