ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
General News

PIL in Calcutta HC seeking directions to stop BJP's 'rath yatras' in West Bengal

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): A PIL has been moved in the Calcutta High Court seeking directions to stop the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s rath yatras in the poll-bound West Bengal that are scheduled to take place in February and March.

ANI Feb 03, 2021 22:40 IST googleads

Rama Prasad Sarkar, Calcutta High Court lawyer speaking to ANI on Wednesday. (Photo/ANI)

New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): A PIL has been moved in the Calcutta High Court seeking directions to stop the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s rath yatras in the poll-bound West Bengal that are scheduled to take place in February and March.
The PIL filed by advocated Rama Prashad Sarkar.
"BJP has announced that it will start the Yatra on February 6 and continue for 25 days. I beg to pray before Chief Justice to look into the matter. There is COVID-19 still going, law and order situation. So the Court should immediately stop the Yatra at this stage," Sarkar told ANI.
"Matter will be heard on Friday at 10:30 am but I beg to pray that rath yatra should be immediately stopped," he added.
Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Secretary's office has asked BJP to approach local authorities for getting permission for Rath Yatras.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief JP Nadda are expected to flag off five yatras this month in West Bengal. JP Nadda is scheduled to flag off Rath Yatra on February 6 and February 9, while Amit Shah is expected to do so on February 11.
The West Bengal Assembly Elections for 294 seats are scheduled to take place this year. However, the dates of the polls have not yet been announced by the Election Commission. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

General News

Creamy layer cannot be decided on parents income alone: SC

Creamy layer cannot be decided on parents income alone: SC

A bench of Justices R Mahadevan and Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha delivered the ruling while dismissing civil appeals filed by the Central government - Ministry of Personnel and Training (MoPT) challenging judgments which had granted relief to certain OBC candidates in the Civil Services Examination.

Read More
General News

SC grants bail to separatist Shabir Shah in terror funding case

SC grants bail to separatist Shabir Shah in terror funding case

In 2019, Shah was arrested in a case registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against him and other separatist leaders in 2017. The separatist leader has not been released from judicial custody ever since.

Read More
General News

SC grants bail to two accused in Siddhu Moosewala murder case

SC grants bail to two accused in Siddhu Moosewala murder case

Pawan Bishnoi was allegedly booked in connection with arranging a Bolero car used in the shooting that killed Moosewala, while Jagtar Singh was booked on a separate ground, along with more than 20 others, in the high-profile murder case.

Read More
General News

Minor children's custody with mother not illegal: Delhi HC

Minor children's custody with mother not illegal: Delhi HC

he Delhi High court while disposing a Habeas Corpus petition held that Minor childrens' custody with mother, who is a natural guardian, can not be termed as illegal. A British Citizen of Pakistan origin Yasir Ayaz had moved a petition of Habeas Corpus for production of his children and their repatriation to the United Kingdom as per the order of UK Family court.

Read More
General News

Dubey submits notice to LS Speaker

Dubey submits notice to LS Speaker

Speaking to reporters, Dubey said that Parliament is not a "canteen" and questioned the conduct during a protest meant to highlight issues faced by the public. He stated that the demonstration was intended to raise concerns about LPG shortages affecting common people and that the government would respond to those issues.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.