Mamata Returns to 'Street Fighter' Avatar Amid ED Row; BJP Says 'Won't Save Her'

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News18•10-01-2026, 03:40
Mamata Returns to 'Street Fighter' Avatar Amid ED Row; BJP Says 'Won't Save Her'
- •West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reasserts her 'street-fighter' image by protesting against ED raids, raising legal questions but often yielding political gains.
- •The ED has approached courts seeking a CBI investigation into Banerjee and police officials for allegedly obstructing raids in Kolkata.
- •Banerjee framed her actions combatively, stating, "An injured tiger is more dangerous than a healthy tiger," and accused ED of being a BJP political tool.
- •Her actions are seen as an early election campaign, aiming to build a narrative of political vendetta against TMC and energize party workers.
- •BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya criticized her, saying, "No walk will save her this time," questioning the moral implications of her actions.
Why It Matters: Mamata Banerjee revives her aggressive political style amidst ED controversy, sparking a new confrontation with BJP.
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