Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Siliguri Mayor Removes Councillor After Public Incident
The mayor of Siliguri removed Shrabani Datta from her position in the city government.
This decision came after an incident where Datta, a city councillor, was involved in an altercation with local residents during a religious event.
The mayor decided to relieve her of her duties, following a decision by their political party.
Datta expressed that she respects the party's decision and will continue to serve her ward.
She also claimed some people were trying to take advantage of the incident to target her because of illegal activities she was protesting against.
Shrabani Datta was relieved of her duties as a member of the mayor-in-council.
The decision was made by the Trinamul Congress.
The mayor cited the circumstances surrounding an incident during a Ganesh idol immersion.
Datta stated she would devote more time to her ward as a councillor.
Datta alleged that some people involved in illegal activities targeted her.
- Who
- Mayor Goutam Deb
- What
- Relieved Shrabani Datta from her duties as a member of the mayor-in-council.
- When
- Announced today.
- Where
- Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC).
- Why
- Following an incident during a Ganesh idol immersion.
- Councillor Removed
- Shrabani Datta
- Mayor
- Goutam Deb
- City
- Siliguri
- Political Party
- Trinamul Congress
- Datta's Responsibilities
- Mid-day meals, child welfare, and women’s welfare