TMC leader Madan Mitra slams I-PAC, alleges corruption within party

Kolkata: Senior TMC leader Madan Mitra has levelled serious allegations against the party’s political consultancy agency, I-PAC (Indian Political Action Committee), claiming that its involvement has “tarnished the image” of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by facilitating “opportunistic individuals within the party”.
The officials of I-PAC, however, could not be reached for a reaction.
While speaking to Bengali news channels, Mitra, the Kamarhati MLA, who has been vocal about internal issues within the TMC, stated, “Mamata Banerjee never had any scandal attached to her name. However, the stain on her reputation now is due to the actions of the ‘Pacwalas’ (I-PAC members).”
The former minister claimed that people associated with the agency have brought about undesirable influences, with some people claiming to be from I-PAC even pressuring ministers, demanding swift action on various issues.
He also took a dig at I-PAC’s approach, saying, “We had earlier won elections since 2009 without the help of any external agency, holding meetings and rallies on our own. The outside interference began when some individuals from I-PAC entered, causing unnecessary disruption.”
Mitra’s remarks follow his earlier statements last week about bettering the party’s image and his concerns regarding corruption.
He had previously warned that certain elements within the TMC were “selling party posts for money”, an issue he claimed had only worsened over time.