Justice Gangopadhyay Has Not Done Anything New By Joining Politics, But Question Remains: Is It A Right Thing To Do?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by former judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who has joined the BJP, during a public meeting at Kawakhali ground, in Siliguri, on March 9, 2024. ( Image Source :PTI )

Former Calcutta High Court judge, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Gangopadhyay, who began his career as a Grade 'A' West Bengal Civil Services officer posted in Uttar Dinajpur district, resigned from the high court citing his plan to fight against corruption, the same reason he had given while quitting his job as an officer. Abhijit Gangopadhyay was set to retire from the High Court in August this year. While serving as a judge in 2022, Abhijit