Sukanta Majumdar, the state BJP chief, prompted the Parliament panel notice by lodging a complaint alleging instances of “misconduct, brutality, and injuries posing life-threatening risks to him.”
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Supreme Court Halts Parliament Committee Actions in Sandeshkhali Abuse Case
In a significant development regarding the situation related to reported abuses against villagers in Sandeshkhali, the Supreme Court halted the actions of a Parliament Committee against key officials of the West Bengal government on Monday. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud issued notifications to the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Sukanta Majumdar, the president of the West Bengal BJP, and the Union Home Ministry, requesting their replies within four weeks.
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Parliament Committee Summons Key Officials in Response to Complaint by Mr. Majumdar
The Privileges Committee of Parliament panel had summoned the Chief Secretary, the DGP, the District Magistrate, the Superintendent of Police, and the local police station in-charge to appear before it on Monday. This notice came in response to a complaint filed by Mr. Majumdar, an MP from Balurghat, accusing them of “misconduct, brutality, and causing life-threatening injuries to him”. In contesting the notice, Chief Secretary Bhagwati Prasad Gopalika, DGP Rajiv Kumar, and other officials argued before the court that engaging in political activities could not constitute a breach of privilege.
Mr. Sibal remarked, “How can this action be deemed a breach of Parliament’s privilege? The MP violated Section 144 by climbing onto the car’s bonnet and instigating violence. The complaint is entirely based on an inaccurate account.” He also highlighted that neither the DGP nor the Chief Secretary were present at the scene.
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