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Calcutta High Court restrains KMC polls until challenge on delimitation decided

The Hindu Nov 07, 2026 at 08:32 AM IST India
Calcutta High Court restrains KMC polls until...

AI summary

The Calcutta High Court has stayed the West Bengal State Election Commission from issuing KMC election notifications based on newly redrawn wards until a delimitation challenge is resolved. This ruling creates uncertainty for the BJP government's plan to hold civic elections by late 2026.

Key takeaways

  • The court restrained the election commission from using the new ward map for KMC polls.
  • The ruling halts the BJP government's plan to hold elections by late 2026.
  • Petitioners alleged the ward redrawing constitutes gerrymandering for partisan advantage.
  • The court found a strong prima facie case warranting interim protection.
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