Sujit Bose, a minister of Fire and Emergency Services in West Bengal and a candidate for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), appeared at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Kolkata on May 1, 2025, after being summoned multiple times regarding an alleged cash-for-municipal-jobs scam. Bose expressed confusion over the reasons for his summons, stating, 'I do not know why I have been summoned by the ED.' His legal troubles began when he was first summoned on April 2, 2025, but requested time to appear due to his nomination for the Bengal Assembly elections. The ED subsequently issued several notices, leading to his eventual appearance after a directive from the Calcutta High Court. The investigation has uncovered significant evidence, including the seizure of ₹45 lakh (approximately $54,000 USD) in cash and other incriminating documents during searches at various locations, including Bose's office and properties linked to his associates. The ED's probe focuses on the recruitment of around 5,000 candidates for permanent positions in approximately 60 municipalities across West Bengal, raising serious concerns about corruption in local government recruitment processes.