In a surprising turn of events, the son of Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has taken legal action against several senior party leaders, including former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This move comes as a response to alleged statements and personal allegations directed at his family, which have caused reputational damage. The legal notice, served to Banerjee, MPs Kalyan Banerjee, Sougata Roy, and Mahua Moitra, as well as party leader Sonali Guha, seeks a public apology and retraction of the defamatory remarks. The son, Dr. Baidyanath Ghosh Dastidar, a medical professional with an established academic and clinical background, categorically denies ever expressing interest in contesting elections from Barasat or seeking an MLA nomination. He terms the claims false and baseless, rejecting any suggestion that political disagreements involving his mother stem from his alleged electoral ambitions. The notice also highlights the counterclaim that representatives associated with political consultancy activities repeatedly approached him to consider contesting from Barasat, and individuals linked to I-PAC, a firm hired by the TMC for campaign management, contacted him multiple times. The legal action adds another layer to the ongoing political confrontation within the Trinamool Congress, which has been facing internal friction and a recent electoral setback. As the leaders respond to this legal notice, the outcome may become a flashpoint in Bengal politics, potentially escalating into formal defamation proceedings.
