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State Congress Approaches Human Rights Commission Over Nandigram Violence
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News18•15-10-2026, 19:16
State Congress Approaches Human Rights Commission Over Nandigram Violence
- •The State Congress has approached the State Human Rights Commission alleging pre- and post-poll violence in Nandigram.
- •An application was submitted on Thursday to the Chairperson of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission on behalf of State Congress President Shubhankar Sarkar.
- •A list of injured individuals along with a seven-point demand has been submitted to the Commission.
- •Key demands include an impartial investigation, proper medical treatment for the injured, action against culprits, and examination of police inaction.
Key Questions Answered
The State Congress approached the State Human Rights Commission to report that multiple individuals were injured in incidents of violence occurring before and after the election in Nandigram, raising serious concerns regarding citizens' fundamental rights and personal security.
The application regarding the pre- and post-poll violence incidents in Nandigram was submitted on behalf of West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee President Mr. Shubhankar Sarkar.
The State Congress submitted a 7-point demand requesting an impartial investigation, proper medical treatment for the injured, legal action against culprits, security for victims and witnesses, an inquiry into police inaction, relief and compensation, and a time-bound action-taken report.
