Trinamool’s Kalyan upset with CPI(M)’s Bikash for lawyering for former TMC MLA

Key Takeaways

• A fresh row has erupted in the political circles of West Bengal with Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee expressing his displeasure over CPI(M) leader Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya representing a former MLA of Trinamool Congress before the Calcutta High Court.
• Bhattacharya, a designated senior advocate had appeared for former Trinamool Congress MLA Aditi Munshi and her husband in a case where the couple has sought anticipatory bail before the Calcutta High Court.
• Without directly naming Mr.
• Bhattacharya, Kalyan Banerjee, who is himself a senior advocate, raised questions on the CPI(M) leader for defending his own party’s former MLA and her husband both of whom “face serious allegations of corruption.” “A learned senior advocate, who frequently projects himself as a crusader against corruption, is now appearing on behalf of a former TMC MLA and her husband, both of whom face serious allegations of corruption.
• The irony is striking when the same gentleman argues in court that 32,000 primary teachers secured employment through corrupt means,” Mr.