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Mamata Banerjee Appears in Court in Lawyer's Gown to Argue Post-Poll Violence Case

Mamata Banerjee appeared in the Calcutta High Court in a lawyer's gown to argue the post-poll violence case following TMC's defeat to BJP, as incidents of political violence continue in West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, appeared at the Calcutta High Court on Thursday dressed in a black lawyer’s gown, representing her commitment to addressing the ongoing case related to post-poll violence in the state. The violence came after the Trinamool Congress (TMC) suffered a historic defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, which saw the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) take control of the state. The case, filed by Shirshanya Bandopadhyay, son of senior TMC leader and advocate Kalyan Bandopadhyay, involves allegations of widespread attacks on political workers and damage to TMC party offices after the elections. Since the election results were declared on May 4, reports of violent incidents, including clashes, bomb attacks, and vandalism, have emerged across multiple districts in Bengal. Both the BJP and TMC have blamed each other for the unrest, which has escalated tensions in the state. Mamata Banerjee’s appearance in court was seen as a sign of her ongoing commitment to the people of Bengal, as the TMC’s official post stated. It emphasized her role in upholding justice, constitutional values, and standing firm against the political violence, regardless of her party’s loss. Her supporters argue that she continues to demonstrate resilience and compassion in confronting the challenges facing her state. The case remains under judicial review, as the political environment in West Bengal remains highly charged following the party's defeat. The tensions are further amplified by the high-profile killing of Chandranath Rath, a close aide to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, which occurred on May 6, intensifying the public outcry over the violence and lawlessness in the state.

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Mamata Banerjee Appears in Court in Lawyer's Gown to Argue Post-Poll Violence Case

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Mamata Banerjee Appears in Court in Lawyer's Gown to Argue Post-Poll Violence Case

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