Legal incarnation of Mamta Banerjee will fight the case against the Election Commission herself, when Didi started giving arguments like a lawyer in the court room.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Mamata Banerjee, who often defeats her opponents in West Bengal politics, is now ready to fight in the legal field as well. A very interesting scene was witnessed in the Calcutta High Court, when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee decided to argue her petition herself. In an old case against the Election Commission, he surprised everyone by representing himself instead of a professional lawyer.

What is the whole matter? Why did Mamata Banerjee become a lawyer?

This matter is related to the 2021 assembly elections. Mamta Banerjee had filed a legal challenge regarding some decisions of the Election Commission and the election results of Nandigram seat. This long-running legal battle has now taken a new turn. Mamta Banerjee sought permission from the court that she wanted to express her views, which the court accepted.

‘Didi’s arguments and legal nuances in the courtroom

When Mamata Banerjee presented her arguments in front of the judge in white saree and slippers, the entire court room remained stunned. Questioning the functioning of the Election Commission, he said that fairness is most important in the democratic process. Like a lawyer, she explained the intricacies of legal sections and the election code of conduct. “I stand here not just as a Chief Minister, but as a citizen whose democratic rights have been violated.” – Mamata Banerjee

What did the court say?

Calcutta High Court listened to Mamata Banerjee’s arguments carefully. Although, this is not the first time that a politician has fought his own case, but cross-examining a sitting Chief Minister in the court like this is creating a lot of discussion. The court has fixed the date for the next hearing of the case, but this ‘legal move’ of Mamata has intensified the stir in the opposition camp.

Discussion in political circles: Is this just a case or preparation for 2026?

Political pundits believe that this step of Mamata Banerjee is an attempt to give a big message to the public. She wants to show that she can go to any extent for her rights and the people of Bengal. She is presenting this fight against the Election Commission as ‘protecting democracy’.