Today, On 14th May, Mamata Banerjee, former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader, reached the Calcutta High Court wearing lawyer’s robes to appear before Chief Justice Sujoy Pal during a hearing linked to a post-poll violence PIL case on Thursday.
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has criticized the ongoing protests in West Bengal, attributing the state’s “large-scale violence, anarchy, and lawlessness” to radical groups opposing the Constitution and the law. He has called for the deployment of central forces to restore order and ensure public safety.
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Today, On 19th June, The Calcutta High Court challenged Suvendu Adhikari’s plan for a protest and suggested an alternate venue, aiming to balance the right to protest with maintaining public order. Adhikari’s counsel argued for the protest at Raj Bhavan, but the court directed them to propose an alternative venue by the next hearing on June 21. The court also instructed the Advocate General to address previous violations of prohibitory orders.
The Calcutta High Court criticized the government’s handling of the Sandeshkhali situation, emphasizing the inability to apprehend Sheikh Shahjahan. Prohibitory orders were questioned, and BJP leaders were granted permission to visit amid allegations of illegal land transfer and assault. The court highlighted concerns over the state police’s effectiveness and advised for open dialogue.
