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Today (9th May): The Calcutta High Court allowed Kalyan Chaub, BJP candidate from Manikatala, to withdraw his election petition due to time constraints. This follows criticism from the Supreme Court and uncertainty about holding a by-election. Kalyan challenged the 2021 election results, alleging vote-buying and coercion by the winning Trinamool candidate.
The state is preparing to file a complaint against an unnamed figure, triggering speculation of involvement by Opposition Leader Shuvendu Adhikari. Allegations of a ‘Khalistani’ remark have escalated tensions between the ruling party and the opposition, leading to swift legal proceedings and curiosity about potential actions against Shuvendu. Calcutta High Court is set to address the matter.
