Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests and sloganeering inside the Calcutta High Court premises on Thursday after appearing before the Chief Justice’s bench in connection with a post-poll violence case.
Mamata faces protest inside high court
Mamata, appearing in her lawyer’s robes, attended the hearing before the bench of Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Parthasarathi Sen. The matter relates to a public interest litigation filed by advocate Shirsanya Banerjee, son of Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee.
Former CM appears before bench
According to reports, Mamata reached the High Court shortly before 11 am and argued the matter in court. However, while leaving the courtroom after the hearing, she encountered a section of protesting lawyers gathered in the lobby area.
Lawyers gather outside courtroom after hearing
Witnesses said slogans of “chor” (“thief”) were raised against the Trinamool leader, while abusive remarks were also heard from the crowd. The situation briefly turned tense inside the court premises as lawyers continued shouting slogans.
Amid the protests, Mamata left the High Court premises. Before leaving, she gestured towards a section of the lawyers and alleged, “They assaulted me.”
Mamata alleges assault while leaving courtroom
The incident triggered sharp political reactions. Trinamool spokesperson Arup Chakraborty condemned the protest and questioned the opposition’s commitment to democratic values. He said that if a three-time elected chief minister could face such treatment inside court premises, it reflected the kind of politics the BJP wanted to promote in the state.
TMC chief seeks immediate court protection
Appearing before the Calcutta High Court as a lawyer, Mamata Banerjee alleged widespread post-poll violence across West Bengal and sought immediate protection for affected people. She told the court that women, children, minorities, and even elderly citizens were being targeted, claiming several party workers had been killed, assaulted, or forced to flee their homes.
Mamata questions police inaction over attacks
Mamata submitted photographs and a list of victims before the bench, alleging that police were refusing to register FIRs and were remaining silent despite vandalism, looting and attacks taking place openly. She also criticised alleged bulldozer actions, stating that “this is not a bulldozer state” and argued that even unauthorised structures cannot be demolished without due legal process.
Urging the court to intervene immediately, she claimed criminals were taking the law into their own hands while police failed to prevent violence.
