Nandigram had a date with an 'open fraud' in 2021 :::: Mamata Banerjee claimed her foot was fractured :::: She moved around on wheelchair :::: CID probe may be re-opened now

State CID probe may be re-opened now 

Nandigram had a date with an 'open fraud' in 2021 :::: Mamata Banerjee claimed her foot was fractured ::::  She moved around on a wheelchair    

Apparently, the probe remained incomplete because the erstwhile dispensation always kept the driver of the car on that fateful day away from the CID probe officials.  

In 2021, days after suffering a severe leg injury while filing her nomination in Nandigram, Banerjee made her first public appearance at a massive roadshow in Kolkata. 

Flanked by supporters, she led a 5-kilometer procession from the Gandhi statue on Mayo Road to Hazra, declaring that "an injured tiger is far more dangerous". 

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) heavily centered its campaign around her resilience, using the slogan 'Bhanga Paye Khela Hobe' (Will play with a broken leg) to maintain momentum during the elections.  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has frequently taken sharp digs at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding her use of a wheelchair during election campaigns. Across multiple assembly election cycles, he has labeled it a "victim card" political tactic, alleging that she stages injuries and illnesses to drum up public sympathy.  

On March 10, 2021, Banerjee alleged she was intentionally pushed by 4–5 unidentified men during campaigning, resulting in severe injuries to her left leg, ankle, and shoulder.

The Investigation: The state government handed the case over to the CID shortly after. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to inspect the Birulia Bazar site, question eyewitnesses, and determine if it was an intentional plot or an accidental crash involving a vehicle door.

Election Commission Findings: The Election Commission of India (ECI) subsequently concluded—based on reports from observers and the state's Chief Secretary—that the injuries were the result of a severe security lapse and an accident, rather than a pre-planned attack.

Political Fallout: The incident became a flashpoint. While the Trinamool Congress (TMC) alleged a conspiracy, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused Banerjee of staging a "scripted drama" to gain voter sympathy.  

BJP legislator from Maniktala, Tapas Roy is one newly elected lawmaker who wants this case to be re-examined properly by the CID. 

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