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Congress Candidate Arrested in West Bengal After Supporter Milan Pradhan Sentenced

In a new development in West Bengal politics, a candidate from the Indian National Congress was taken into custody following the arrest of Milan Pradhan, a known supporter of Mamata Banerjee. Pradhan was sentenced to a 14‑day jail term, prompting authorities to detain the Congress candidate on related charges.

Congress Candidate Arrested in West Bengal After Supporter Milan Pradhan Sentenced
Congress Candidate Arrested in West Bengal After Supporter Milan Pradhan SentencedPhoto via Sandesh

A candidate from the Indian National Congress was arrested in West Bengal following the conviction of Milan Pradhan, a prominent supporter of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Pradhan received a 14‑day jail sentence for his involvement in the alleged activities. Authorities linked the Congress candidate’s arrest to the same case, stating that both individuals were implicated in related offenses. The arrest has added another layer of tension to the ongoing political climate in the state.

Source: Sandesh
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