Assembly Polls 2026 Live: BJP–TMC war escalates as Suvendu serves defamation notice to Mamata

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• Stay with IndiaToday. in for latest and live updates-... Read More22Jan 10, 2026 07:46 ISTWest Bengal Election News 2026: BJP claims CM’s remarks part of political diversion strategyThe notice further states that Mamata Banerjee’s statements appear to be part of a calculated attempt to shift public focus from controversies involving her party and family members.
• It alleges the accusations lack any factual or legal foundation and were made with vindictive intent ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
• Jan 10, 2026 07:45 ISTWest Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Adhikari seeks evidence within 72 hours, warns of legal actionThe legal notice demands that the Chief Minister furnish complete details of documents and evidence backing her allegations within 72 hours.
• Failure to do so, it warns, will compel Suvendu Adhikari to initiate civil and criminal defamation proceedings.
• The notice asserts that the accusations were politically motivated and aimed at diverting attention from issues facing the ruling Trinamool Congress.