Mamata Banerjee Urges Chief Justice to Protect Constitution, Alleges Agency Misuse
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News18•17-01-2026, 17:52
Mamata Banerjee Urges Chief Justice to Protect Constitution, Alleges Agency Misuse
- •West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused central agencies of defamation and misuse during the inauguration of the Kolkata High Court's Circuit Bench in Jalpaiguri.
- •She appealed to the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, and other judges to protect the Constitution, democracy, and stop media trials.
- •The event was attended by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Kolkata High Court Chief Justice Sujoy Pal, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, and CM Mamata Banerjee.
- •Banerjee highlighted the judiciary's role as the protector of the Constitution and urged for unity, free from religious or caste discrimination.
- •She also mentioned the state government's efforts in judicial infrastructure, including new fast-track, POCSO, and labor courts, despite central funding issues.
Why It Matters: Mamata Banerjee called on the Chief Justice to safeguard the Constitution from agency misuse and media trials.
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