Supreme Court seeks Centre, Bengal response on Moitra's MP functioning complaint

Mahua Moitra, Member of Parliament from Krishnanagar in West Bengal, has approached the Supreme Court with allegations that the BJP-led central government is deliberately preventing her from functioning as an MP. The plea details a series of incidents spanning several months that she claims constitute deliberate obstruction of her constitutional duties.

According to the petition, Moitra has faced physical assaults, eviction from venues, and systematic obstruction of her Local Area Development (LAD) work in her constituency. She has also alleged being barred from holding outdoor party meetings or public gatherings, and claims multiple First Information Reports have been filed against her in what she describes as a pattern of harassment.

The Supreme Court, taking cognizance of the matter, has issued notices to the Union government and the West Bengal government, seeking their detailed responses to the allegations. The court's intervention highlights concerns about potential interference with parliamentary functioning and the rights of elected representatives to discharge their constitutional duties.

The case underscores ongoing tensions between opposition leaders and ruling authorities over allegations of political persecution, a recurring theme in Indian politics. The Supreme Court's decision to intervene suggests the bench considers the matter substantial enough to warrant judicial examination of potential violations of parliamentary privilege and constitutional rights.