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Calcutta HC judge discloses brother is BJP spokesperson in Mamata election petition
Deccan Herald··24 Jun
Deccan Herald reported that Justice Gaurang Kanth on June 23 told Mamata's lawyer Kalyan Banerjee his elder brother is a BJP national spokesperson before hearing her challenge to Suvendu Adhikari's Bhabanipur win by 15,105 votes on May 4.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Election evidence must be preserved during petitions.
- Judicial disclosure addresses potential conflict concerns.
- Bhabanipur result challenge could affect Bengal politics.
What's Happening
- HC admitted Mamata's election petition on June 23.
- Judge disclosed his brother's BJP role.
- CCTV and voting machines were ordered preserved.
Poll Dispute
- Mamata lost Bhabanipur by 15,105 votes on May 4.
- She alleges corrupt counting practices.
- Suvendu Adhikari became chief minister from the seat.
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