Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Court Considers Action Against MP; Allegations of Bias in East Burdwan
In one story, a court is upset that an MP isn't showing up in court to respond to a complaint about how he won an election.
The court is giving him a final chance to respond.
In a separate story, a political leader is complaining about the district officials because they were at a political event.
Calcutta HC warned MP Abhishek Banerjee regarding his absence in an election petition case.
The case, filed by BJP candidate Abhijit Das, challenges Banerjee's 2024 Lok Sabha win.
The court set August 28 as the deadline for Banerjee's response, or face an ex-parte order.
The court has ordered the preservation of election records including EVMs and CCTV footage.
Subhendu Adhikari accused the DM and SP of East Burdwan of political bias.
- Who
- Abhishek Banerjee, Abhijit Das Bobby, Subhendu Adhikari, the DM and SP of East Burdwan.
- What
- A Calcutta High Court is considering an ex-parte order against an MP and a political leader accuses district officials of bias.
- When
- The High Court proceedings are ongoing; Adhikari's complaint was recent.
- Where
- Calcutta High Court and East Burdwan, India.
- Why
- To address election malpractice allegations and accusations of political bias.
Subhendu Adhikari's Accusations
Officials and TMC's response
Political Bias
Subhendu Adhikari's Accusations
DM and SP showed political bias by attending a TMC event.
Officials and TMC's response
Khokon Das says the flex poster was an accident and the officials' presence was not indicative of any bias.
- Case Type
- Election Petition
- Petitioner
- Abhijit Das Bobby
- Defendant
- Abhishek Banerjee
- Allegation
- Booth capturing and malpractice
- Complaint
- Bias allegations against DM and SP
- Complainant
- Subhendu Adhikari
Sources
Trinamul challenges ECI on BLA information
Impeachment against CEC in next Parl session: Abhishek
TMC steadfast on defending attempts to defeat it
Yogendra Yadav writes: Election Commission is right about the voters list problem — and it has the wrong solution
ECI plans statewide SIR, Assam’s exercise unlikely before 2026 polls
CM accuses ECI of 'colluding' with ruling party, 'threatening' Oppn
52,275 claims, objections filed by Bihar electors; none from political parties: ECI
Privacy as Pretext: ECI's Troubling Defence of Secrecy Deters Electoral Trust
Govt trying to justify 'vote chori': Oppn leaders on Odisha SIR announcement
- The Statesman
BJD delegation meets Election Commission, raises alleged discrepancies in 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha
BJD says it will oppose a Bihar-like SIR in Odisha
BJD Backs Bihar's Electoral Roll Revision, Warns Against Disenfranchisement
Election petition case: HC unhappy with MP’s absence in court
