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Calcutta High Court Denies CPI(M) Temporary Book Stall Request

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 4:07 AM UTC · How we work

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The Calcutta High Court denied the CPI(M)’s request for a temporary book stall.
Partha Pratim Roy said the party lacked proof of permission, so relief was denied.
CPI(M) applied Sep 19, paid Rs 3,208 and planned a stall at Jadavpur Coffee House Oct 13-22, 2026.
Chief Minister urged Left parties to sell books from offices, not Durga Puja pandals, on Oct 20, 2026.
CPI(M) State Secretary Md. Salim said the crackdown targets education and culture.

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The Calcutta High Court denied the CPI(M)’s request for a temporary book stall.
Partha Pratim Roy said the party lacked proof of permission, so relief was denied.
CPI(M) applied Sep 19, paid Rs 3,208 and planned a stall at Jadavpur Coffee House Oct 13-22, 2026.
Chief Minister urged Left parties to sell books from offices, not Durga Puja pandals, on Oct 20, 2026.
CPI(M) State Secretary Md. Salim said the crackdown targets education and culture.