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Kolkata court orders AITC MP to remove posts targeting state chief secretary
A Kolkata court has directed Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra to delete social media posts alleging electoral fraud by West Bengal's chief secretary. The order requires removal of the posts within 24 hours.
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The Alipore court in Kolkata issued directions to AITC MP Mahua Moitra on Tuesday to take down posts from her X account that accused West Bengal Chief Secretary Hari Krishna Dwivedi of electoral misconduct. The court's order pertains to posts dated October 3 and October 6, which Moitra must delete within 24 hours of receiving the judicial directive.
The posts in question contained allegations framed around the phrase "vote chor," or vote thief, targeting the state's top bureaucrat. The legal action reflects escalating tensions between the Trinamool Congress and the West Bengal administration over electoral integrity claims.
The Alipore court's intervention marks a significant development in the dispute, with judicial authorities stepping in to address the matter through formal directions. Moitra, who represents her constituency in the Lok Sabha, has been vocal on various governance issues affecting the state.
The order underscores the court's role in moderating online speech and addressing disputes that cross into the digital domain. It remains to be seen whether the MP will comply with the court's direction or challenge it through higher judicial channels.