Calcutta High Court Warns to Stop Voting in Bengal Areas Affected by Ram Navami Violence

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:27pm on 23 Apr 2024,Tuesday Politics

The Calcutta High Court issues a warning, suggesting no elections should take place in West Bengal areas where violence occurred during Ram Navami celebrations. Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam's bench criticizes Election Commission, proposing a delay in polls for affected districts. Despite rules in place, clashes erupted in Murshidabad on April 17. State counsel reveals CID now leads the investigation. High Court considers recommending Election Commission to bar participation of unrest-hit areas in elections. While no order is given yet, the court directs state police to submit a report on the communal clashes.

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