Calcutta High Court questions Odisha on the illegal detention of Bengali-speaking workers and directs West Bengal to appoint a nodal officer for their release. A status report has been sought by Monday.
In West Bengal, both the TMC and BJP urged the Election Commission to address the issue of alleged “ghost voters.” Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of adding outsiders to the voter rolls through online means ahead of the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, the BJP, which has long raised concerns about bogus voters linked to infiltration, is now highlighting the issue from a different angle. The demand for electoral transparency has intensified as both parties push for action.
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the admission of Rohingya refugee children in local schools. The petition argues that these children should be allowed access to education as part of their basic rights. It highlights the importance of providing them with opportunities for a better future. The case is currently being reviewed by the court.
The Maharashtra police today informed the Bombay High Court that charges of outraging religious sentiments would not be applied to BJP leaders’ remarks about Rohingyas and Bangladeshis, as they were not directed against Indians or any specific community within India. The court disposed of petitions seeking FIRs against the leaders for alleged inflammatory speeches in January.
