Dilip Ghosh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Kharagpur Sadar Assembly constituency in West Bengal, has accused the India Political Action Committee (I-PAC) of fostering corruption in the state. His remarks follow the arrest of I-PAC's director, Vinesh Chandel, on April 13, 2023, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, linked to a coal pilferage investigation initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Ghosh stated that I-PAC has become a tool for financial gain through corrupt practices. He also criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), asserting that they only prioritize employees, women, and youth during election periods. In response, TMC MP Derek O'Brien demanded Chandel's immediate release and accused the central agencies of political manipulation, claiming their actions are intended to sabotage the electoral process as the 2026 State Assembly elections approach. This political controversy highlights the increasing tensions in West Bengal as parties gear up for the upcoming elections.