Delhi’s Bengali Market—close to Prasar Bharati, Mandi House Metro and Parliament—served as a convenient hub where journalists and political observers frequently met, the writer recalls. From an office on Todarmal Road, discussions often turned into story leads that travelled quickly to the national media.
The account revisits the 2010 Commonwealth Games hosted by India, when Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi headed the Indian Olympic Association. The writer alleges that multiple irregularities and corruption-related issues emerged around the conduct of the event, eventually drawing wide attention.
The narrative also refers to another major controversy that surfaced from the same circle: claims that MPs’ constituency development funds were routed to an NGO linked to an Election Commissioner, with Congress MPs said to be among those who provided funds. The issue triggered intense debate during the Manmohan Singh-led Congress government, and opposition parties escalated the matter.
According to the writer, more than 200 MPs met then President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to submit a complaint. The piece concludes by describing how “exclusive” stories depend on hard-to-access documents, built on trust with officials and careful verification before publication.
