The Calcutta High Court rejected the plea of Humayun Kabir, a suspended Trinamool Congress legislator and founder of Janata Unnayan Party, for Central Armed Police Forces security cover. Kabir, representing Bharatpur Assembly constituency in West Bengal, was advised by the court to seek security cover from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs directly. Previously, Kabir had sought ‘Z Plus’ security cover from the court, citing a perceived threat to his life due to the state government’s alleged failure in providing security.
The court, led by Justice Suvra Ghosh, emphasized that the decision on security cover falls under the jurisdiction of the Union Home Ministry, which assesses the threat perception of individuals. Justice Ghosh clarified that Kabir should approach the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for any security-related concerns, as per established protocols. Kabir, who had faced disciplinary actions from Trinamool Congress in the past for controversial statements, was eventually suspended from the party for his declaration regarding the construction of a mosque in Murshidabad district.
Despite forming his own political party, Janata Unnayan Party, Kabir has not secured any alliances with other political entities so far. His party’s willingness for collaboration with non-BJP and non-Trinamool Congress groups remains unreciprocated, leaving his political future uncertain.
