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. The notice, which has been served to the Chief Minister, asks her to produce all alleged evidence within 72 hours, failing which Adhikari has threatened to take further action.
The controversy began when Banerjee claimed that Adhikari used coal scam money and routed it to Shah. These allegations were made by the Chief Minister during a public rally, where she accused Adhikari of being involved in the coal scam and using the money to fund the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Adhikari, who was previously a member of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and a close aide of Banerjee, had joined the BJP in 2020.
The defamation notice sent by Adhikari’s lawyers states that the allegations made by Banerjee are completely false and baseless. The notice demands that the Chief Minister produce all evidence and documents that support her claims, including any proof of Adhikari’s involvement in the coal scam and any transactions that may have taken place between Adhikari and Shah.
Adhikari has also asked the Chief Minister to clarify what she meant by “coal scam money” and how she arrived at the conclusion that he was involved in the scam. The notice warns that if the Chief Minister fails to produce the evidence within the stipulated time frame, Adhikari will be forced to take further action, including filing a defamation lawsuit against her.
The coal scam case refers to an alleged scam involving the theft of coal from mines in West Bengal, with the accused allegedly selling the stolen coal in the black market. The case is currently being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which has already arrested several individuals, including some TMC leaders, in connection with the scam.
The development has significant implications for the political landscape of West Bengal, where the TMC and the BJP are locked in a bitter battle for power. The TMC, which has been in power in the state for over a decade, is facing a strong challenge from the BJP, which has been gaining ground in recent years.
The defamation notice sent by Adhikari is seen as a counter-attack by the BJP against the TMC, which has been trying to corner the opposition party over the coal scam allegations. The BJP has maintained that the allegations are baseless and an attempt by the TMC to divert attention from its own involvement in the scam.
The notice has also sparked a war of words between the two parties, with the TMC accusing the BJP of trying to intimidate the Chief Minister and the BJP accusing the TMC of trying to cover up its own involvement in the scam.
As the drama unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Chief Minister responds to the defamation notice and whether she will produce the evidence demanded by Adhikari. The development is likely to have significant implications for the politics of West Bengal, where the TMC and the BJP are engaged in a fierce battle for power.
In conclusion, the defamation notice sent by Suvendu Adhikari to Mamata Banerjee over the coal scam remarks is a significant development that has sparked a war of words between the two parties. The notice demands that the Chief Minister produce evidence to support her allegations, failing which Adhikari has threatened to take further action. As the drama unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Chief Minister responds to the notice and what implications it will have for the politics of West Bengal.
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