Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Haldia Court Denies Bail to Congress Nandigram Candidate
A court in Haldia refused bail to Pradhan, the Congress candidate from Nandigram.
The court ordered that he remain in judicial custody for 14 days.
The legal cases connected to the action go back to 2007.
Congress leaders questioned why action was taken now.
They also said they were initially unsure why Pradhan was arrested.
They said they did not immediately know where he was.
West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar criticized the situation.
Congress leaders claimed the action may have been politically motivated.
A Haldia court rejected the bail plea of Congress’ Nandigram candidate, Pradhan.
The court sent Pradhan to 14-day judicial custody.
The cases involved in the action date back to 2007.
West Bengal Congress leaders said they were initially unclear about the reason for the arrest and Pradhan’s whereabouts.
Congress leaders alleged that the action was politically motivated and questioned its timing.
- Who
- Pradhan, the Congress candidate from Nandigram, and West Bengal Congress leaders, including Subhankar Sarkar.
- What
- A Haldia court rejected Pradhan’s bail plea and sent him to 14-day judicial custody.
- When
- The reports do not specify when the court order or arrest occurred; the related cases date back to 2007.
- Where
- Haldia, West Bengal.
- Why
- The action was connected to cases dating back to 2007, while Congress leaders questioned its timing and alleged political motivation.
Congress’ Allegations
Court Action
Reason and timing of action
Congress’ Allegations
Congress leaders questioned why action was taken at this stage in cases dating back to 2007 and alleged political motivation.
Court Action
The court rejected the bail plea and ordered 14-day judicial custody in connection with the cases; the articles do not provide the court’s reasoning.
Information about the arrest
Congress’ Allegations
West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar said the party was initially unclear about the reason for the arrest and Pradhan’s whereabouts.
Court Action
The reported court action resulted in Pradhan being placed in judicial custody, but the articles do not give further details about the arrest process.
- Court
- Haldia court
- Political party
- Congress
- Candidate
- Pradhan, the party’s Nandigram candidate
- Court decision
- Bail plea rejected
- Custody
- 14-day judicial custody
- Case history
- The cases date back to 2007
- Congress response
- Leaders questioned the timing and alleged political motivation