Stack of currency notes on table, TMC leader in frame: Viral video sparks political row in Bengal

KOLKATA: (Jan 5) A video clip purportedly showing bundles of currency notes stacked on a table with a TMC leader seated behind it went viral on social media, sparking a political row in West Bengal, where elections would be due in a few months.

Mohammad Giasuddin Mondal, vice-chairman of the Barasat I Panchayat Samiti in North 24 Parganas district, was seen seated alongside local businessman Rakibul Islam, with what appears to be a large amount of cash spread out on the table.

PTI could not independently verify the authenticity of the video footage.