Jyotipriyo Mallick, a prominent TMC leader, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case linked to a ration distribution scam. He currently holds positions in the Mamata Banerjee government and was the Food Supplies Minister from 2011 to 2021. His political journey began in the early 80s as a Congress student leader. He later joined the Trinamool Congress and served as a five-time MLA.
Jyotipriyo Mallick, a senior TMC leader, saw his four-decade-long political journey take a severe hit as the Enforcement Directorate arrested him on Friday in connection with a money.