The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has strongly refuted a media report alleging that the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) has suspended its operations in West Bengal for 20 days. The party characterized the claim as 'completely baseless' and an attempt to sow confusion during the critical lead-up to the 2026 Assembly elections. A statement from the Trinamool Congress highlighted that I-PAC's team remains fully engaged and that campaign activities are proceeding as planned across the state. This denial follows a report from Deccan Herald, which cited recent actions by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged coal smuggling case, including the arrest of I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel. The report suggested that I-PAC had advised its Kolkata employees to take a temporary leave, with a review set for May 11 to assess future operations. The Trinamool Congress reassured the public that the people of Bengal would respond democratically to any misinformation, emphasizing their confidence in the electorate's judgment ahead of the elections on May 4.