West Bengal Assembly Election: Subrata Bakshi files complaints against Suvendu Adhikari regarding illegal construction
Bhabanipur Election Heat Rises Over Campaign Office Dispute
The political landscape in Bhabanipur, a crucial West Bengal constituency, has intensified as elections draw near. This high-stakes area often sees a direct contest involving the Chief Minister’s party and the Leader of the Opposition. Recently, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) lodged a sharp complaint with the Election Commission against BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari, alleging illegal construction of a campaign office. This report comes from Omni 360 News.
On Saturday, TMC State President Subrata Bakshi formally approached the Election Commission with evidence against Suvendu Adhikari. The central accusation claims Adhikari is forcefully establishing his election office at 23B, Orphangunge, within Bhabanipur, openly disregarding prohibitions from both the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and local police.
The land, located in KMC’s Ward 74, Orphangunge, was reportedly under a stop-work notice issued by the KMC on October 8, 2025. Despite this existing municipal directive, construction has allegedly restarted. The KMC itself has filed a separate complaint concerning this violation at the Alipur Police Station.
In his two-page letter to the Election Commission, Subrata Bakshi detailed the alleged confrontation. He stated that two truckloads of construction materials arrived for forced work. When police intervened to enforce the legal ban, the Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, allegedly threatened to “teach them a lesson.” The complaint further asserts Adhikari disregarded police objections at the site, verbally attacking officers. The TMC letter also claims Adhikari threatened “stern action” against police officials post-election.
The Trinamool Congress demands immediate and decisive action from the Election Commission. Subrata Bakshi’s letter urges an immediate halt to the BJP candidate’s construction in the prohibited KMC area. TMC insists on strict measures against Suvendu Adhikari, aligning with election rules.
In response, the Bharatiya Janata Party has denied these allegations, stating that no illegal activities are underway regarding their campaign office setup.
Key Takeaways
- TMC accuses BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari of illegally building a Bhabanipur campaign office, ignoring KMC and police bans.
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation had issued a stop-work notice for the site and also complained to police.
- TMC alleges Adhikari threatened police officers who tried to halt the construction.
- TMC calls for Election Commission intervention to stop work and take action against Adhikari.
- BJP refutes claims, asserting all actions are legal.