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Abhishek Banerjee's 'Diamond Harbour Model' is reportedly facing legal cases concerning its health camps, indicating potential controversies or challenges related to the initiative.
Abhishek Banerjee is facing a third complaint regarding Sebaashray health camps, with Diamond Harbour police lodging a second FIR based on a similar complaint.
Abhishek Banerjee, a Member of Parliament from Diamond Harbour, has received a notice from the West Bengal CID in connection with a speech case and has been asked to appear on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
The BJP has criticized Trinamool's 'Diamond Harbour Model,' alleging election fraud with symbols taped at booths, and its media-in-charge, Amit Malviya, has called for repolling in all affected booths in Falta.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari challenged Abhishek Banerjee to contest Diamond Harbour, questioning Banerjee's political standing and future prospects following remarks made at a recent Martyrs' Day rally.
Diamond Harbour Police have reopened a six-year-old case involving an attack on BJP leader JP Nadda, with Trinamool leader Jahangir Khan, previously arrested, being paraded again as part of the re-investigation into alleged flaws in the initial probe.
Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee has once again failed to appear before the state CID for questioning in a signature forgery case, citing prior engagements in Delhi. This marks his third absence from the agency's summons.
The Election Commission ordered repolling at 285 stations in West Bengal's Falta constituency on May 21, citing severe electoral offenses and subversion of the democratic process. This decision came amidst disputes between the TMC and BJP over EVM security and ahead of the main election results.
The Election Commission of India suspended five police officers in Bengal's Diamond Harbour for failing to maintain neutrality during the recent polls. This decision came amidst related Calcutta High Court rulings on election-related restrictions.
Portions of Abhishek Banerjee's office building in Amtala, Diamond Harbour, have been demolished, with reports indicating the action was taken due to 'illegal construction'.
Indian Railways has announced that the Sealdah-Ranaghat AC local train will make additional stops at five stations, and special trains will be introduced for Diamond Harbour and Canning.
The Diamond Harbour municipality's board in India has been dissolved following the resignation of nine Trinamool Congress councillors. The councillors cited financial irregularities and intimidation as reasons for their departure, leading to the civic body falling under administrative control.
Ahead of counting day for the West Bengal elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP are clashing over allegations of strongroom breaches and wrongful activities. The Supreme Court is set to hear a TMC plea regarding counting supervisors, while repolling has been ordered in some areas.