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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari says his government will approach the Supreme Court over a Calcutta High Court order that halts notifications for the Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls. The order stays in place until a dispute over ward delimitation is settled.

That dispute concerns the increase in KMC wards from 144 to 209 ahead of the polls. Adhikari said he will wait until November 13 before appointing coordinators for all 209 wards.

He also took a dig at those who go to court, saying his side is focused on preparing to win.

West Bengal government to approach Supreme Court against Calcutta HC order staying KMC poll notification

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Congress leader Sachin Pilot has attacked the Election Commission of India, accusing it of failing in its duties. He called the actions of commissioner Gyanesh Kumar unlawful and unconstitutional.

Pilot also backed Rahul Gandhi's claims, asking why one person out of about 1.4 billion citizens has been given protection for life.

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court sought replies from the Centre and the ECI on a petition challenging a 2023 provision that bars civil and criminal cases against election commissioners over official acts, even where bad faith is alleged.

Sachin Pilot targets ECI, questions 'Why one individual granted lifelong immunity?"