'Will Hang Myself Publicly If Corruption Allegation Proved': TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Ahead Of Appearance Before ED

The TMC leader made the remarks at the Kolkata airport on his way to New Delhi to attend a summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged coal scam case.

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee (File Pic)

Kolkata: Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of indulging in political vendetta after its drubbing in the West Bengal Assembly polls, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday said that he would get himself hanged if any central agency can prove his involvement in any illegal transaction.

The TMC leader made the remarks at the Kolkata airport on his way to New Delhi to attend a summons by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged coal scam case.

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“I reiterate what I had said in November at public meetings that if any central agency can prove my involvement in any illegal transaction of even 10 paise, there will be no need to hold any CBI or ED probe, I will walk up the podium and get myself hanged publicly,” PTI quoted Banerjee as saying while speaking to reporters.

He has been summoned to appear before the investigating officer of the case in New Delhi on September 6 for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the alleged coal scam in West Bengal.

“I am ready to face any and every kind of investigation,” Banerjee said, adding that he was summoned to New Delhi despite it being a case of Kolkata.

Continuing his outburst against the BJP, the TMC leader said the ruling party at the Centre has no other job than to use the investigating agencies to fulfil their political interests

“Having lost the elections and failing to tackle Trinamool Congress politically, they (BJP) are now seeking revenge,” Banerjee said.

 “You (BJP) decide the date, time and venue and I will go. If I cannot expose them then I will not put my feet in the political arena anymore,” he added.