Politics · India · 10 hrs ago
CPI(M) seeks compensation over alleged Jadavpur bookstall damage
The CPI(M)’s Jadavpur area committee has asked the Calcutta High Court for compensation over damage to its bookstalls.
The party says two stalls in Jadavpur were damaged during Durga Puja, including on the night of Saptami.
Reports also describe allegations of attacks on left-wing bookstalls in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal.
Left groups have blamed the BJP, but the claims are disputed.
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta condemned the damage, saying people should be free to choose what they read.
The dispute has now moved to court, where the CPI(M) has requested an urgent hearing.
A hearing may take place on October 20, according to the report.
CPI(M)’s Jadavpur area committee has asked the Calcutta High Court for financial compensation over alleged damage to two party bookstalls.
The committee also sought an urgent hearing, which could take place the following day, according to TV9 Bangla.
The alleged damage took place on Saptami night during Durga Puja.
CPI(M) has accused BJP supporters of involvement, while BJP leader Shamik is reported to have said he does not believe a normal BJP worker could have done it.
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta condemned the damage and said attacks carried out in the name of his party were unacceptable.
- Who
- CPI(M)’s Jadavpur area committee filed the petition. It seeks compensation for damage to its bookstalls.
- What
- The committee alleges that two bookstalls were damaged and has sought financial compensation and an urgent hearing.
- When
- The alleged damage occurred on Saptami night during Durga Puja. The petition was reported on October 19, 2026.
- Where
- Jadavpur, Kolkata.
- Why
- CPI(M) says the alleged damage caused financial loss. The sources do not state who carried it out.
CPI(M)
BJP leader Shamik
Responsibility
CPI(M)
CPI(M) accused BJP supporters of involvement in the alleged damage.
BJP leader Shamik
Shamik was reported as saying he did not believe a normal BJP worker could have done it.
Response
CPI(M)
CPI(M)’s Jadavpur area committee sought financial compensation through the High Court.
BJP leader Shamik
Shamik’s reported view was that the act could not have been done by a normal BJP worker.
Two CPI(M) bookstalls in Jadavpur were allegedly damaged.
CPI(M)’s Jadavpur area committee sought compensation and an urgent hearing in the Calcutta High Court.
The case could be heard by the Calcutta High Court.
- Location
- Jadavpur, Kolkata
- Stalls
- Two CPI(M) bookstalls
- Alleged incident
- Saptami night during Durga Puja
- Petitioner
- CPI(M)’s Jadavpur area committee
- Relief sought
- Financial compensation and an urgent hearing
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
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‘কোনও সুস্থ-স্বাভাবিক বিজেপি কর্মী এ কাজ করতে পারে না’! সিপিএমের বুক স্টল ভাঙার সঙ্গে দলের সম্পর্ক আছে বিশ্বাস করেন না শমীক
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What people are saying
I am ashamed that the CPI(M)’s stall was broken. Is it right to throw books into the rubbish?
It is not right, whether the books are by Lenin or Marx.
We have been associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party for a long time. Lal Krishna Advani used to say that our party is a party with a difference.
They are using our party’s name to carry out attacks. Who are they? Who has given them responsibility to do these things?
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