ED raids Madan Mitra's residences in Bengal municipality jobs scam
Synopsis
The ED has turned its spotlight on sitting TMC legislator Madan Mitra, raiding his two Kolkata residences as part of the sprawling cash-for-municipality jobs case — a probe that has already landed a former West Bengal minister in judicial custody and seen the Calcutta High Court refuse to shield him.
Key Takeaways
The Enforcement Directorate searched seven locations in and around Kolkata on 13 June in the municipality jobs case.
TMC legislator Madan Mitra's residences at Bhabanipur and Kamarhati were among the properties raided.
The searches are linked to alleged appointments irregularities in Kamarhati Municipality , North 24 Parganas .
Former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose was arrested by the ED last month in the same case and remains in judicial custody .
The Calcutta High Court rejected Bose's plea to quash the ECIR, advising him to seek bail instead.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on 13 June conducted simultaneous search operations at seven locations in and around Kolkata, including the two residences of All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislator Madan Mitra, as part of its investigation into the multi-crore cash-for-municipality jobs case in West Bengal. Each ED team was escorted by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, according to sources aware of the development.
Locations Under the Scanner
Of Mitra's two properties being searched, one is located at Bhabanipur in south Kolkata and the other at Kamarhati on the northern outskirts of the city. Mitra is a three-time TMC legislator from the Kamarhati constituency, having served from 2011 to 2016 and again from 2021 to the present. Sources said the raids at his residences are specifically linked to alleged appointments irregularities in Kamarhati Municipality in North 24 Parganas district.
Mitra's Defiant Stance Before the Raids
On the night before the raids, Mitra had publicly spoken out against what he described as the alleged harassment of Kamarhati Municipality Chairman Gopal Saha. He directed all TMC councillors of Kamarhati Municipality to resign in protest.
'There was no other option for Kamarhati Municipality Chairman Gopal Saha other than resigning due to the dirty treatment he received, and all services being blocked. All the councillors and Trinamool Congress supporters must join in a strong protest against this. The only answer to the insult from the BJP is resignation. I promise that in the next elections, I will make Trinamool Congress win from every ward and fly the Trinamool flag in Kamarhati Municipality again,' Mitra asserted.
The Broader Municipalities Jobs Case
The ED's action against Mitra comes weeks after the arrest of Sujit Bose, a former three-time TMC legislator and former West Bengal Fire Services Minister, who was taken into custody last month in the same municipalities jobs case. Bose is accused of involvement in appointments irregularities at South Dum Dum Municipality in North 24 Parganas district and related money-laundering offences. He remains in judicial custody.
The Calcutta High Court recently rejected Bose's plea seeking the quashing of the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) filed against him by the ED. A single-judge vacation bench of Justice Krishna Rao instead advised him to file a bail plea, and also declined his request for a fast-track hearing in the matter.
What Comes Next
The ED's widening net — now reaching a sitting legislator's residences — signals an escalation in the probe. With Bose already in custody and the Calcutta High Court declining to intervene on his behalf, pressure on TMC's political apparatus in North 24 Parganas is set to intensify. Whether Mitra faces formal questioning or arrest will depend on the material recovered during today's searches.
Point of View
Framing the investigation as BJP-driven harassment. The Calcutta High Court's refusal to quash Bose's ECIR removes a legal buffer that TMC-linked accused have repeatedly sought. If today's searches yield recoveries, the municipality jobs case could expand into one of the more politically consequential ED probes in West Bengal ahead of the next electoral cycle.
NationPress
2 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the West Bengal municipality jobs case?
It is an ED investigation into alleged irregularities in the appointment of municipal workers across several municipalities in West Bengal, with accusations that posts were sold for cash. The probe has led to arrests of multiple TMC-linked figures, including former minister Sujit Bose.
Why was Madan Mitra's residence raided by the ED?
The ED searched Madan Mitra's residences at Bhabanipur and Kamarhati in connection with alleged appointments irregularities in Kamarhati Municipality, North 24 Parganas. Mitra is a three-time TMC legislator from the Kamarhati constituency.
Who is Sujit Bose and what is his role in the case?
Sujit Bose is a former three-time TMC legislator and former West Bengal Fire Services Minister who was arrested by the ED last month in the municipalities jobs case. He is accused of involvement in appointments irregularities at South Dum Dum Municipality and related money-laundering offences, and is currently in judicial custody.
What did the Calcutta High Court rule in the municipalities jobs case?
The Calcutta High Court rejected Sujit Bose's plea to quash the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) filed against him by the ED. Justice Krishna Rao advised Bose to file a bail plea instead and also declined his request for a fast-track hearing.
How many locations did the ED search on 13 June in Kolkata?
The ED conducted searches at seven locations in and around Kolkata on 13 June, with each team escorted by Central Armed Police Forces personnel. Madan Mitra's two residences were among the properties covered.
