TMC escalates its fight with the ED, demanding immediate return of “confidential and sensitive data” seized during raids on I-PAC. Meanwhile, the West Bengal government registers an FIR accusing the agency of illegally accessing protected political information.
The Calcutta High Court has permitted BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari to hold a public rally at Sagar Island after the state administration denied permission. The Court allowed the event with strict conditions, including a 5 pm deadline, a 7,000-person cap, and enhanced law and order arrangements.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer to pass a reasoned order on a plea opposing the acceptance of invalid OBC certificates in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Court said the issue does not challenge the SIR process itself and must be decided within one week.