The leader of the opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday filed a petition at the Calcutta High Court demanding a CBI probe in the poll-related violence during the panchayat elections.
The outcome on the Motion on Breach of Privilege against Suvendu Adhikari will be tabled in the next session of the Assembly, when it would assemble, claimed the Speaker, while conceding that the motion had already been sent to the privilege committee
“Sourav Das has become a political party activist of the TMC. He is not only adopting a partisan stance but is not taking any steps against the ruling party despite complaints that the TMC goons are intimidating our workers. This prevailing situating before polls has struck fear in the hearts of the citizens who are expected to exercise their franchise without any fear.”
"The AG assured the court that there is no restriction on my movement and the state government would provide security for my safe passage to any part of Bengal. He even submitted that as a citizen of India, I am free to visit any part of the country without any hesitation and the case should not have been filed in the first place," the Leader of the Opposition said.
"Nabanna made Covid surge: Christmas celebration? New Year celebration? TMC Foundation Day celebration? @egiye_bangla; as the name suggests always ahead in disaster & public health mismanagement. Ultimately the public is forced to sacrifice livelihood."
“The CM cannot escape from her responsibilities by pushing the ball into DVC’s court. The state government was informed on 27 July that the DVC will release water due to heavy rainfall in the adjoining states. What did the DMs, BDO and irrigation department do to prepare for it? Was there any public announcement to warn the people and take necessary measures?”
The post of chairman of PAC always goes to the Opposition, it was submitted. But Roy is no longer in the BJP, it was submitted. So he should be removed from the post.
Justice Shampa Sarkar is currently hearing the election petition of the Chief Minister.
TMC leader Firhad Hakim alleged it was Suvendu Adhikari who had approved the proposal when the latter was the transport minister
Miss Banerjee's counsel Sanjay Bose said they sought an order striking down the election of Nandigram Assembly.
