Mamata Banerjee Appears in Calcutta High Court in Lawyer’s Gown to Argue Post-Poll Violence Case Against BJP

14th May 2026 at 2:55 PM

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Mamata Banerjee Appears in Calcutta High Court in Lawyer's Gown to Argue Post-Poll Violence Case Against BJP

Trinamool Congress chief and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared at the Calcutta High Court on Thursday, dressed in a black lawyer’s gown, to argue a case linked to allegations of post-poll violence in the state following the TMC’s defeat in the Assembly elections.

The petition was filed by Shirshanya Bandopadhyay, son of TMC leader and advocate Kalyan Bandopadhyay. The case concerns allegations of assaults on political workers and party offices in the aftermath of the polls.

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MAMATA BANERJEE IN CALCUTTA HIGH COURT IN LAWYERS' ATTIRE

Mamata Banerjee appears before Chief Justice HC Sujoy Pal at Calcutta High Court in connection with the post-poll violence PIL case

TMC chief and former WB CM is expected to raise questions on several aspects… pic.twitter.com/cafZ0rWPMk
— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) May 14, 2026

The TMC posted on X: “Our Hon’ble Chairperson Smt @MamataOfficial personally reached the Calcutta High Court today to argue in a matter concerning the widespread post-poll violence unleashed across Bengal by @BJP4Bengal.”

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Our Hon’ble Chairperson Smt @MamataOfficial personally reached the Calcutta High Court today to argue in a matter concerning the widespread post-poll violence unleashed across Bengal by @BJP4Bengal.

Once again, she has shown what truly sets her apart –

She NEVER abandons the… pic.twitter.com/8OkszMxaYa
— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) May 14, 2026

Banerjee holds a law degree from Jogesh Chandra College of Law, which she earned in 1982. She also holds Bachelor’s degrees in Arts and Education, as well as a Master’s degree in Arts.