The Saradha mess

It appears that the Saradha scam has not only opened up a can of worms for politicians, industrialists and journalists in West Bengal, but has also caused bad blood within the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Two senior leaders, who are former Union ministers, have demanded the resignation of party member Kunal Ghosh, despite TMC chief Mamata Banerjee refusing to accept his resignation. The scam has also spilled over to the TMC chief's family, with her brother Kartik Banerjee publicly declaring that the TMC was aware of Ponzi schemes being run by companies like Saradha. He has also alleged that his pleas went unheard in the party. Apparently, Banerjee's brother is miffed with the importance being given to Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee, head of the party's youth wing, who enjoys much clout within the party.