‘Can recommendations be ignored?’ Calcutta high court questions Speaker’s role in Bengal LoP dispute

The Calcutta High Court has stepped into a political quagmire, examining the West Bengal Assembly Speaker’s role in appointing the Leader of Opposition amidst a contentious dispute. Rebel MLA Ritabrata Banerjee’s unexpected rise over candidate Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, endorsed by Mamata Banerjee, has raised eyebrows.