Mamata at Jalpaiguri: Urges CJI to Shield Constitution
Mamata at Jalpaiguri: Urges CJI to Shield Constitution
Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Jalpaiguri circuit bench and appeals to the CJI to safeguard the Constitution, judiciary, and democracy amid Centre-ED tensions.
In Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Jalpaiguri circuit bench of the Calcutta High Court, addressing judges, lawyers and supporters present for the occasion. She used the moment to make a direct appeal to the chief justice, urging Justice Kant to safeguard the Constitution and the institutions that uphold it.
Banerjee framed her appeal as a defense of democracy, insisting the judiciary must be shielded from unwarranted interference by agencies. She warned against a trend of media trials before cases are disposed of and urged restraint so that justice is not compromised by what she described as outside pressure.
At the Jalpaiguri event, she pressed Justice Kant to stand firm in protecting the Constitution, the judiciary, and democracy, even as actions by agencies are perceived as targeted. The reference to safeguarding the people underscored a broader critique of perceived overreach during a period of Centre-EDS tension.
The inauguration of the circuit bench in Jalpaiguri marks a significant step for local access to justice, bringing judicial services closer to residents of northern Bengal. The remarks by the chief minister come amid a continuing rift between the state government and the Centre over enforcement actions by central agencies.
As Bengal politics continues to play out, the emphasis remains on constitutional safeguards and the role of the judiciary in a climate of political heat, with watchers noting the impact on governance and public trust.
