Kolkata, Jan. 8 -- BJP state President and Member of Parliament Samik Bhattacharya on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after she entered the premises of political consultancy firm I-PAC during the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid and tried to "protect" those allegedly involved in financial irregularities.

Speaking to reporters, Bhattacharya alleged Mamata Banerjee's interference in the probe. "Who does the constitutional head want to protect by snatching the evidence and files? She (Mamata) did it to protect those who are involved in the coal scam and Hawala cases," the BJP leader said.

Bhattacharya alleged that the Mamata's actions surrounding the ED raid reflected an attempt to der...