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‘Can recommendations be ignored?’ Calcutta high court questions Speaker's role in Bengal LoP dispute
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‘Can recommendations be ignored?’ Calcutta high court questions Speaker's role in Bengal LoP dispute

Times of India · Jun 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

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The Calcutta High Court has stepped into a political quagmire, examining the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's role in appointing the Leader of Opposition amidst a contentious dispute. Rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee's unexpected rise over candidate Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, endorsed by Mamata Banerjee, ha

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