Recruitment Scam Case: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Questiones CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation has recently questioned the nephew of chief minister Mamata Banerjee & Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee.

He questioned the decision of the probe agency to summon him on short notice.

Banjeree stated in his letter to the CBI, “I state that I am rather shocked to find that the notice under reference was served upon me on May 19, 2023, in the afternoon, directing me to appear before your office at Kolkata at 11 am. on May 20, 2023, providing me less than a day’s time to comply to your notice under reference.”

It further read, “As you are already aware that I am amidst a two-month-long State wide yatra to connect with the people of West Bengal and in furtherance of my professional commitments. However, in the interest of extending my full cooperation to your investigation. I shall appear before good self on May 20, 2023, for the purpose of examination.”

The letter read, “I have preferred a Special Level Petition before the Supreme Court of India, thereby challenging the order dated May 18, 2023, passed by Hon’ble Justice Amrita Sinha in connection with WPA no. 9979 of 2022. This reply is without prejudice to my rights and contentions under law.”

Therefore, CBI summoned Banerjee to appear before the agency in the multi-crore recruitment scam in West Bengal schools.

Earlier in the day, TMC MP arrived at the CBI office in Kolkata for questioning in the Kuntal Ghosh letter case.

Central agencies previously questioned Abhishek, his wife, and his sister-in-law in relation to a coal smuggling scam case.