It is state-sponsored terrorism: Mamata Banerjee over extension of custody of 2 CJP leaders
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused central authorities of state-sponsored terrorism following the extended judicial custody of two Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders. She claims the detainees are being tortured and has called for their immediate release, framing the situation as a threat to democracy.
Why it matters
This highlights escalating political tensions between regional opposition leaders and central government authorities in India, raising concerns about civil liberties and the treatment of political activists.
It is state-sponsored terrorism: Mamata Banerjee over extension of custody of 2 CJP leaders left Mamata Banerjee proceeds towards the Supreme Court to file a petition against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 12, 2026 PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/jo5f6e/article71604271.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_12_2026_000150B.jpg ATUL YADAV New Delhi: TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, proceed towards Supreme Court, to file a petition against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and 'vote chori', during a protest march by INDIA bloc leaders, at Constitution Club of India, in New Delhi, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.(PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI10_12_2026_000150B) She also alleged that Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were being subjected to torture Kolkata A day after two CJP leaders were remanded to judicial custody for two more days, former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) accused the central authorities of perpetrating "state-sponsored terrorism" and "police-sponsored atrocities" and demanded their immediate release.
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