Mamata Banerjee Makes History: CM Argues Own Case in Supreme Court, Cites 'Targeting' of Bengal

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News18•04-02-2026, 14:28
Mamata Banerjee Makes History: CM Argues Own Case in Supreme Court, Cites 'Targeting' of Bengal
- •Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee argued her own case in the Supreme Court, a historic first for a sitting CM in India.
- •She sought permission to speak, which Chief Justice Surya Kant granted, even offering her 15 minutes instead of the requested 5.
- •Banerjee claimed Bengal is being 'targeted' and highlighted issues with Aadhaar card acceptance and the commission's actions.
- •She stated that despite writing six letters, she received no reply and felt like 'bonded labor'.
- •Banerjee questioned why Bengal is singled out, unlike Assam, and alleged that officials from BJP-ruled states are being brought in, bypassing local authorities.
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