The Calcutta High Court has directed the Election Commission and the West Bengal government to file reports on a PIL alleging withdrawal of election-related infrastructure work. The Court said the EC has the authority to ensure proper facilities for the smooth conduct of the upcoming Bengal Assembly elections.
Mamata Banerjee has launched a fierce attack on the BJP, accusing it of inciting communal tensions and violence linked to the Waqf Bill and recent clashes in Murshidabad. With assembly elections looming, she asserts the TMC will not implement the controversial law. Banerjee emphasizes the BJP’s alleged role in unrest and highlights national security concerns.