Today, On 25th July, The Lok Sabha session on 25th July saw BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay’s remarks about Gaurav Gogoi spark uproar, leading to a warning for Gangopadhyay. Kiren Rijiju stressed that such comments shouldn’t be made, and Speaker Om Birla urged members to uphold the House’s dignity. Gangopadhyay, a former high court judge, had his controversial remarks expunged.
On Tuesday(4th June), Former Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay secures victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Tamluk constituency, West Bengal, on BJP ticket, with 7,65,584 votes. He surpasses his closest rival from Trinamool Congress by 77,733 votes, as per Election Commission of India records.
On 22nd May, Former High Court judge and BJP candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay moved the Calcutta High Court, challenging an Election Commission order barring him from campaigning for 24 hours. He argued that the decision “tarnished” his image and was defamatory, causing significant harm to his reputation.
Today(on 21st May),ECI imposes 24-hour campaign ban on BJP’s Abhijit Gangopadhyay for derogatory comments against Mamata Banerjee, prohibiting campaign activities from 5 PM on May 21. Gangopadhyay, a former Calcutta High Court judge, faces repercussions for his remarks during the Lok Sabha elections.
Former Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a BJP candidate from Tamluk Lok Sabha seat, Today (May 13th) moved the Calcutta High Court alleging police overaction by registering an attempt to murder case against him. Justice Jay Sengupta, before whose court the matter was mentioned, directed that the petition will be taken up for hearing on Tuesday.
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Former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay Today (April 22nd) called the court’s decision to cancel all SLST recruitment appointments in West Bengal’s government-sponsored schools an “appropriate judgment.” He further demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in response to the order on April 22nd.
Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay resigned and announced his decision to join BJP, citing disparaging remarks by TMC leaders and a desire to combat their corruption. He emphasized BJP’s national presence and his focus on challenging TMC dominance in Bengal. His resignation was submitted to the President and Chief Justice.
Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a notable figure in the Calcutta High Court, has resigned Today from his position to pursue a political career. Known for his uncompromising approach to combating corruption, his decision to enter politics has sparked discussions about the future of his cases and the implications for the Indian judiciary.