Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress leader and nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, has announced that he will not be attending the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons on October 3. The ED had summoned him in connection with a money laundering case. Banerjee has decided to join the protest programme organized by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Delhi on the same day. The TMC has planned the protest to demand the repeal of the three farm laws passed by the central government. Banerjee’s decision to skip the ED summons and participate in the protest has sparked controversy and drawn criticism from opposition parties. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Banerjee of trying to avoid interrogation by the ED. The TMC, however, has defended his decision, stating that the protest is of utmost importance to protect the interests of the farmers. This development comes at a time when political tensions between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP are at an all-time high, with both parties engaging in a fierce war of words ahead of the upcoming state elections in West Bengal. Abhishek Banerjee is considered one of the key leaders of the TMC and his decision to prioritize the protest over the ED summons is seen as a strong political statement. The ED is yet to comment on Banerjee’s decision to skip the summons. The case against him pertains to alleged money laundering activities and the ED is conducting an investigation into the matter. Banerjee’s decision is likely to further escalate the political tensions in the state and is expected to be a topic of discussion among political circles.