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150 West Bengal tenders awarded to firms tied to ex‑Minister Indranil Sen, SIT investigates
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 11:18 AM
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The Special Investigation Team has flagged 150 state tenders that were granted to three companies linked to former minister Indranil Sen.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted to examine irregularities in public procurement, has identified 150 tenders issued by the West Bengal government that were awarded to three entities with known links to former minister Indranil Sen.
The probe centres on possible breaches of procurement norms and allegations of favoritism, as the firms are reported to have business connections or prior engagements with Sen during his tenure.
While the monetary value of the contracts has not been disclosed, the investigation could trigger further scrutiny of the state's tendering process and potential legal action if misconduct is established.
The SIT's findings, reported by media outlets, have intensified calls for greater transparency and accountability in West Bengal's procurement mechanisms.
The probe centres on possible breaches of procurement norms and allegations of favoritism, as the firms are reported to have business connections or prior engagements with Sen during his tenure.
While the monetary value of the contracts has not been disclosed, the investigation could trigger further scrutiny of the state's tendering process and potential legal action if misconduct is established.
The SIT's findings, reported by media outlets, have intensified calls for greater transparency and accountability in West Bengal's procurement mechanisms.