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Election Commission, and not the BJP, seems to be fighting Trinamool in West Bengal, says Kapil Sibal
Senior Supreme Court lawyer Kapil Sibal accused the Election Commission of taking unprecedented measures ahead of polling in West Bengal and claimed an unconstitutional Emergency has been imposed, saying the EC is fighting the Trinamool Congress, not the BJP. Other INDIA bloc leaders reportedly spoke to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the issue. The report was published on April 22, 2026.
Why It Matters
The remarks highlight perceived interference by the Election Commission in West Bengal's electoral process and contributions from INDIA bloc leaders in shaping the narrative around governance and fairness.
Timeline
2 Events
INDIA bloc leaders discuss issue with Mamata Banerjee
April 22, 2026
Other leaders from the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the issue raised by Kapil Sibal and others.
Kapil Sibal alleges unprecedented ECI measures ahead of polling in West Bengal
April 22, 2026
Kapil Sibal, a senior Supreme Court lawyer and Rajya Sabha MP, listed what he described as unprecedented measures taken by the Election Commission ahead of polling in West Bengal and claimed that an unconstitutional Emergency has been imposed in the state, asserting that the EC and not the BJP seemed to be fighting the Trinamool Congress.