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.