Court accepts Mamata Banerjee petition challenging Nandigram poll defeat
Calcutta High Court formally accepted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's legal challenge regarding her electoral defeat in Nandigram. Justice Shampa Sarkar directed authorities to securely preserve all electronic voting machines, VVPAT slips, and CCTV footage. This judicial intervention targets the narrow victory of Suvendu Adhikari during the West Bengal assembly elections.
Nandigram remains a sensitive political battleground whose electoral shockwaves highlighting regional democratic tensions. Banerjee alleges irregularities in vote counting and demands a thorough judicial review. Her legal team asserts administrative failures altered the outcome.
Judicial authorities instructed the Election Commission to maintain all polling equipment in safe custody. This precaution ensures physical evidence remains secure. Court officials also ordered formal notification delivered to Adhikari.
Banerjee indicated her intention to fight the results right after officials declared Adhikari the winner. Election authorities denied her request for a formal recount, prompting this action. Citizens closely follow this case challenging voting integrity.
