Mamata vs CBI: How the drama unfolded in Kolkata and the politics behind it

Bengal CBI drama: Showdown started when CBI team showed up near the official residence of Rajeev Kumar to question him about progress of investigations in Saradha chit fund and Rose Valley Ponzi schem

A political crisis broke out in Kolkata on Sunday evening as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee began a sit-in (dharna) accusing the Narendra Modi government of attempting a coup to destabilise her government. The controversy was sparked after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), controlled by the Union government, attempted to question Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar in connection with the ponzi scheme scam case.

The CBI on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking Rajeev Kumar's cooperation with the investigation. The Supreme Court on Monday permitted CBI to bring the material on record and will hear its plea