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ED Says Ex-Bengal Minister Indranil Sen Awarded Rs 85 Cr Tenders to Associates, Rs 30 Lakh to Mamata

The agency said close associates later transferred funds to firms linked to Sen’s relatives, while more than 1 lakh Preview Show tickets were sold for profit.

Summary by Times of India
Indranil Sen, a former minister, is under investigation for awarding tenders to close associates for personal gain. The Enforcement Directorate claims around Rs 30 lakh was transferred to Mamata Banerjee, which Sen described as a royalty payment. It is further alleged that Sen's company collected large sums from the public for preview shows of Durga Puja. The investigation revealed over one lakh tickets sold, with funds misappropriated.

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Former minister Indranil Sen under ED scanner for corruption charges over Durga Puja 'preview show' pass money.

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Sangbad Pratidin broke the news on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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