BJP's goondaism in Bengal, Mamata says after transport minister Madan Mitra's arrest in Saradha scam

NEW DELHI: A livid West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday slammed BJP for "misusing power" after CBI arrested her transport minister Madan Mitra in connection with the Saradha scam.
Mamata charged CBI with "acting as per a sequence" of arrests given by a BJP leader during a recent rally here.
"A few days ago, a BJP leader held a rally in Kolkata. He gave the sequence of arrests.The CBI is acting as per that sequence," Mamata said.
Calling the arrest a 'bullying tactic by a corrupt CBI', Mamata accused BJP of trying to bulldoze the democratic and secular fabric of the country.
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"He was called as a witness. Within a few hours, he was arrested. Isn't this political vendetta?
"After coming to power, we never arrested anyone based on political vendetta," West Bengal CM said.
The chief minister termed the CBI move "illegal and unconstitutional".
"The BJP is misusing power. What the CBI has done is wrong. It is illegal, unconstitutional," she said.
Mamata questioned the jurisdiction of CBI and said the arrest was 'BJP goondaism in Bengal'.

West Bengal transport minister Madan Mitra was arrested by CBI in connection with Saradha scam.
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"If tomorrow I arrest a central minister what will the BJP govt do?" questioned Mamata.
Earlier today, in a rude jolt to Mamata, West Bengal transport minister Madan Mitra was arrested for his role in the Saradha scam.
The minister was arrested after being questioned by the CBI in connection with the multi-crore scam.
The Trinamool leader has been booked for cheating, criminal conspiracy and misappropriation.
(With inputs from agencies)