Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Leader of Opposition, has issued a defamation notice to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding all evidence supporting her alleged coal scam claims within 72 hours, calling the accusations baseless and malicious.
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.
Sharmishta Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and influencer from Pune, was arrested for a controversial video on Operation Sindoor that sparked public outrage and led to her being placed in judicial custody until June 13. Despite apologizing and deleting the video, criticism and legal actions followed her arrest, raising political concerns about misuse of police powers.
The Calcutta High Court, along with courts in West Bengal and the Andaman Islands, observed a two-minute silence to honor victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam initiated this tribute, which received praise from political leaders. The Supreme Court condemned the attack, expressing solidarity with the affected families.
The Calcutta High Court permitted BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari to visit Murshidabad, following recent violence related to the Waqf Act, but mandated he inform the local Superintendent of Police beforehand. The Court forbade any rallies or public speeches during the visit to maintain peace, amid opposition from the West Bengal government.
The West Bengal government stated in court that the law and order in Murshidabad is under control despite recent riots, prompting opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari to request an NIA investigation. Additional police deployment and efforts for resettlement of displaced residents were discussed, while the Supreme Court is also urged to intervene and ensure a thorough investigation.