Archive · 24 Jul 2026
BJP Leader Accused of Extortion in Kolkata
A developer in Kolkata has accused a local BJP leader, Tuhin Pal, of demanding ₹5 lakh to allow her to continue construction work.
The developer, Chanchalika Mondal, claims that Pal threatened her and halted the construction when she refused to pay.
The BJP has suspended Pal and issued a showcause notice, stating that his actions go against the party's principles.
The developer's firm, M/s Construeres, is facing financial losses and contractual issues due to the halted work.
Tuhin Pal, a BJP leader in Behala, is accused of extorting ₹5 lakh from a developer.
The developer, Chanchalika Mondal, alleges that Pal threatened her and halted construction work.
The BJP has suspended Pal and issued a showcause notice over the allegations.
The developer's firm is facing financial losses and contractual issues due to the halted work.
The BJP has taken action against Pal based on the instructions of the party's state president.
- Who
- Tuhin Pal, president of BJP Behala Mandal-II, and Chanchalika Mondal, proprietor of M/s Construeres
- What
- Accusations of extortion and harassment by a BJP leader against a developer
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Behala, Kolkata
- Why
- Pal allegedly demanded money to allow construction work to continue
Developer's Allegations
BJP's Response
Demand for Money
Developer's Allegations
Tuhin Pal demanded ₹5 lakh from the developer to allow construction work to continue.
BJP's Response
The BJP has suspended Pal and issued a showcause notice over the allegations.
Construction Halt
Developer's Allegations
The developer claims Pal forcibly halted construction work and threatened them.
BJP's Response
The BJP has taken action against Pal based on the allegations.
- Accused
- Tuhin Pal
- Complainant
- Chanchalika Mondal
- Amount Demanded
- ₹5 lakh
- Location
- Behala, Kolkata
- BJP Action
- Suspended Pal and issued a showcause notice