Suvendu sends defamation notice to Mamata over coal scam remarks
In a significant development, West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari has sent a defamation notice to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding proof of allegations she made against him and Home Minister Amit Shah in the coal scam case. This move comes after Banerjee claimed that Adhikari used coal scam money and routed it to Shah, a statement that Adhikari has vehemently denied.
The defamation notice, sent by Adhikari’s lawyers, has asked Banerjee to produce all alleged evidence within 72 hours, failing which Adhikari will take further legal action. The notice has sparked a fresh war of words between the two leaders, with Adhikari accusing Banerjee of making baseless allegations to gain political mileage.
The coal scam case, which has been making headlines in recent times, revolves around the alleged pilferage of coal from mines in West Bengal. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are currently investigating the case, and several people have been arrested in connection with the scam.
Banerjee, in a recent public rally, had alleged that Adhikari was involved in the coal scam and had used the money to fund the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders, including Shah. She had claimed that Adhikari had routed the money to Shah, which was used to fund the BJP’s election campaign in West Bengal.
However, Adhikari has strongly denied these allegations, calling them “baseless” and “malicious”. He has accused Banerjee of making these allegations to divert attention from her own party’s involvement in the coal scam. Adhikari has also pointed out that Banerjee’s own party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has been accused of involvement in the scam, and that several TMC leaders have been arrested in connection with the case.
The defamation notice sent by Adhikari’s lawyers has asked Banerjee to provide proof of her allegations, including documents, records, and witness statements. The notice has also asked Banerjee to clarify how Adhikari was involved in the coal scam and how he had routed money to Shah.
The development has sparked a fresh controversy in West Bengal politics, with the BJP and the TMC engaging in a war of words over the issue. The BJP has accused the TMC of trying to intimidate Adhikari and the BJP, while the TMC has accused the BJP of trying to cover up its own involvement in the coal scam.
The coal scam case has been a major issue in West Bengal politics, with the BJP and the TMC trading allegations and counter-allegations over the issue. The case has also led to a rift between the state government and the Centre, with the BJP-led government at the Centre accusing the TMC government in West Bengal of not cooperating with the investigation.
As the controversy over the coal scam case continues to simmer, the defamation notice sent by Adhikari to Banerjee is likely to escalate the tension between the two leaders and their parties. The notice has also raised questions about the involvement of top leaders in the coal scam case and the use of money from the scam to fund political parties.
In conclusion, the defamation notice sent by Suvendu Adhikari to Mamata Banerjee over coal scam remarks is a significant development in the ongoing controversy over the coal scam case. The notice has asked Banerjee to provide proof of her allegations against Adhikari and Shah, and has sparked a fresh war of words between the two leaders and their parties. As the case continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the controversy will play out and what implications it will have for West Bengal politics.
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