9 months ago
Siliguri Mayor Accused of Corruption, Triggering Civic Turmoil
In Siliguri, a city council member accused the mayor of corruption, causing a big argument in the city government.
The city council appointed a new official to help with the problem.
The arguing council member has been causing trouble before, and the city government is now looking into whether he's trying to hurt the mayor's reputation before the next election.
Trinamul Congress councillor Dilip Barman accused Siliguri Mayor Goutam Deb and Deputy Mayor of massive corruption
Barman's public protest triggered a political crisis within the Trinamul-led Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC)
SMC appointed a new Mayor-in-Council (MMiC) Abhya Bose to counter the escalating tension
Barman has been at loggerheads with the SMC Board over building plan approvals and demolition drives
SMC officials were unable to proceed with a demolition drive due to Barman's confrontation
- Who
- Dilip Barman, Goutam Deb, Trinamul Congress councillors, Siliguri Municipal Corporation
- What
- Accused mayor of corruption, triggered political crisis, appointed new Mayor-in-Council
- Where
- Siliguri Municipal Corporation, Siliguri
- When
- Recently, with the crisis escalating, and the new MMiC appointed today
- Why
- Due to disagreements over building plans and demolitions, and allegations of corruption
Barman's View
SMC & Trinamul Leadership's View
Corruption Allegations
Barman's View
Barman accused Mayor Deb and Deputy Mayor of massive corruption
SMC & Trinamul Leadership's View
No official response from SMC or Trinamul leadership on corruption allegations
Barman's Actions
Barman's View
Barman prevented an SMC team from carrying out a demolition drive and made public allegations
SMC & Trinamul Leadership's View
Trinamul leadership examining whether Barman's actions are aimed at damaging Mayor Deb's public image
Key facts
- Councillor Involved
- Dilip Barman
- Mayor Accused
- Goutam Deb
- Party Involved
- Trinamul Congress
- New Mayor-in-Council
- Abhya Bose
- Upcoming Assembly Elections
- 2026
Quotes
Rabindranath Ghosh
Veteran Trinamool Congress leader and former minister, who had been the district party president for 22 years.
“If chief minister Mamata Banerjee asks me to resign, I will do so immediately. I am not ready to obey any instruction from the district leaders.”
telegraphindia.com
Khokon Mian
District president of the Trinamool farmers’ wing.
“In Cooch Behar, Rabindranath Ghosh is a pillar of the party. We will not allow any attempt to remove him. If he is removed, we will not hesitate to take alternative decisions.”
telegraphindia.com
