The West Bengal government has announced that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will no longer need prior permission to investigate government officials involved in corruption in the state. Previously, the CBI could only probe cases in the state if court-ordered or court-cleared due to the withdrawal of “standing clearance” by the Trinamool Congress-led government.
The new Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, revealed that his government has decided to restore the “standing clearance” to the CBI. This move allows the CBI to initiate probes against corrupt government officers without waiting for the state government’s approval.
Adhikari also addressed his decision to retain his seat as the legislator from Bhabanipur Assembly constituency while stepping down from the Nandigram Assembly constituency. He assured that despite his absence as the legislator from Nandigram, the constituency’s development will not be neglected, emphasizing his continued attention to the area.
Adhikari, who has been elected from Nandigram multiple times, switched from the Trinamool Congress to the BJP before the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections. He defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram and later won from Bhabanipur, where he secured a significant victory margin.
