Regulatory Corruption investigation

ED Raids Partha Chatterjee's Residence in West Bengal

Analysis based on 14 articles · First reported Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 11, 2026

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Market Impact

The intensified investigation into the India===West Bengal school jobs scam, particularly the raids on Partha Chatterjee and his associates, signals increased scrutiny on corruption in government. This could lead to a negative sentiment towards the India===Trinamool Congress and potentially impact the upcoming Assembly elections in India===West Bengal.

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Event Summary

The India===Enforcement Directorate has intensified its investigation into the multi-crore India===West Bengal school jobs scam by conducting fresh raids at the Kolkata residence of former education minister Partha Chatterjee and other linked locations. Chatterjee, who was previously arrested in 2022 and released on bail in November 2025, is accused of being the 'mastermind' behind illegal appointments of teachers and non-teaching staff. The raids, which also included the office of alleged intermediary Prasanna Kumar Roy, come after Chatterjee reportedly skipped multiple summons. Over Rs 50 crore in cash and gold jewellery were previously seized from premises linked to Chatterjee and his associate Arpita Mukherjee. The ongoing probe is politically sensitive, occurring just ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections in India===West Bengal, and has led to Partha Chatterjee's suspension from the India===Trinamool Congress and denial of renomination.

Key Actions

100 Partha Chatterjee accused of being 'mastermind' in scam

95 India===Enforcement Directorate raided residence and office Partha Chatterjee

90 India===Enforcement Directorate questioned Partha Chatterjee

80 India===Enforcement Directorate seized cash and gold Arpita Mukherjee

70 India===Trinamool Congress suspended Partha Chatterjee

70 India===Supreme Court of India granted conditional bail Partha Chatterjee

60 India===Trinamool Congress denied renomination for elections Partha Chatterjee

30 India===Enforcement Directorate questioned Samudra Bose

Entities Involved

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Partha Chatterjee

Partha Chatterjee, former India===West Bengal education minister, is accused of being the 'mastermind' behind the illegal appointment of teachers and non-teaching staff. His residence was raided again by the India===Enforcement Directorate, and he was questioned after reportedly skipping multiple summons.

Importance 100 Sentiment -80

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India===Enforcement Directorate

The India===Enforcement Directorate has intensified its investigation into the India===West Bengal school jobs scam by raiding the residence of Partha Chatterjee and other linked locations. This action signals a renewed momentum in the probe.

Importance 90 Sentiment 20

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India===West Bengal

The school jobs scam and the ongoing investigation by the India===Enforcement Directorate are taking place in India===West Bengal, impacting its political landscape and public trust, especially ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

Importance 70 Sentiment -10

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Arpita Mukherjee

Arpita Mukherjee is an associate of Partha Chatterjee, from whose premises over Rs 50 crore in cash and gold jewellery were seized during initial raids in 2022. She was also arrested in connection with the scam.

Importance 60 Sentiment -70

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India===Trinamool Congress

Partha Chatterjee was suspended from the India===Trinamool Congress and was not renominated for the 2026 Assembly polls from his Behala Paschim seat, indicating the political fallout for the party due to the scam.

Importance 50 Sentiment -20

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Prasanna Kumar Roy

Prasanna Kumar Roy is identified as a key intermediary in the alleged recruitment irregularities. His office in New Town was also searched by the India===Enforcement Directorate as part of the ongoing investigation.

Importance 40 Sentiment -50

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India===Supreme Court of India

The India===Supreme Court of India granted conditional bail to Partha Chatterjee in the CBI-probed case, which led to his release from judicial custody.

Importance 30 Sentiment 10

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Relationships

Partha Chatterjee related ↔ India===Trinamool Congress

Arpita Mukherjee related ↔ Partha Chatterjee

Prasanna Kumar Roy related ↔ Partha Chatterjee

Samudra Bose related ↔ Sujit Bose

Sujit Bose related ↔ India===Trinamool Congress

Partha Chatterjee related ↔ India===Enforcement Directorate

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