Breaking: Plea for President’s Rule in West Bengal Reaches Supreme Court Amid Rising Communal Tensions | ABP NEWS

A crucial hearing is set to take place in the Supreme Court today regarding the demand for President’s Rule in West Bengal. The plea, originally filed in 2021 after post-poll violence, has been revived with a fresh application citing recent incidents of unrest. The petitioners have urged the apex court to direct the Centre to seek a report from the Governor under Article 355, which could lead to action under Article 356. The plea highlights the state’s worsening law and order situation and accuses the West Bengal government of failing to protect citizens' fundamental rights. The court, headed by Justice B.R. Gavai, is expected to hear the matter around 12:30 PM. Simultaneously, political tensions are escalating with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari demanding separate polling booths for Hindu voters in Muslim-majority areas, citing safety concerns following the Murshidabad violence. His remarks have sparked a sharp political backlash. TMC’s Kunal Ghosh accused BJP of plotting to destabilize the state, while Union Minister Anurag Thakur criticized CM Mamata Banerjee, claiming that Hindus are unsafe under her rule. The developments come amid rising communal polarisation, raising significant concerns ahead of the upcoming elections. The Supreme Court’s stance on the matter could prove pivotal.