Since the change of government in the state, multiple Trinamool Congress leaders and workers have been arrested on various charges. This list includes several councilors from Bidhannagar. Trinamool councilors and their associates have been caught in the police net on charges of extortion, threats, and assault. In this situation, some wards of the Bidhannagar Municipality have reportedly become completely devoid of elected representatives. Common people are facing severe hardship as a result. They claim that due to the absence of councilors after the elections, municipal services have effectively collapsed in many areas. Daily civic services like garbage collection, cleaning, and lighting are being disrupted.

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A resident named Debasish Roy said that the results of the recent secondary and higher secondary exams have been announced. In many cases, people are struggling to get certificates from their representatives. Regarding this, the mayor of the municipality, Krishna Chakraborty, said, “We are not neglecting municipal services. Despite the absence of councilors, municipal workers are continuing their regular work. I am keeping an eye on everything.”

The mayor of the municipality, Krishna Chakraborty, said, “We are not neglecting municipal services. Despite the absence of councilors, municipal workers are continuing their regular work. I am keeping an eye on everything.”

The Bidhannagar Municipality has a total of 41 wards, covering the Rajarhat and Salt Lake areas. After the assembly elections, three Trinamool councilors of the Bidhannagar Municipality have already been caught by the police. On Wednesday evening, Ranjan Poddar, described as a ‘close associate’ of Salt Lake Ward 34 councilor and borough chairman Sujit Basu, was arrested. He was arrested on charges of extortion. Just before this, councilor of Rajarhat Baguiati Ward 9, Samaresh Chakraborty alias Chintu, and municipal representative of Kestopur Ward 26, Sushovan Mandal alias Michael, were arrested. An FIR has also been filed at Bidhannagar South Police Station against Pravir Sardar, councilor of Mahishbathan Ward 28, on charges of threatening a person. It is learned that this councilor has been missing since then. Councilor of Duttabad Ward 38, Alo Dutta, is reportedly out of town for a few days for medical treatment. Meanwhile, the BJP has sent a message on social media to councilor of Rajarhat Ward 20, Prasenjit Nag, urging him to return to the area and provide civic services.

In this situation, calling for maintaining civic services, the BJP MLA from Bidhannagar, Shardwata Mukhopadhyay, said, “Many councilors have left the area. Some are roaming around in Digha. Some are doing Facebook Live. Let them all return. Get to work for the people. Don’t think that the BJP will obstruct people’s work.”

On the other hand, along with the arrested Ranjan, police also arrested Rana Haldar, a Trinamool worker close to a councilor, on Saturday from the Karunamoyee area on charges of extortion. At the same time, two Trinamool workers close to Bidhannagar Municipality mayor council member Tulsidas Sinha, namely Soumik Das and Bijay Rajbanshi, have been caught. Police sources said that there are allegations of extortion against the two arrested individuals from the City Center area. Earlier, Amit Chakraborty alias Noni, close to Bidhannagar mayor council member Debraj Chakraborty, was arrested by Baguiati Police. With one arrest after another, a state of panic has gripped Bidhannagar.

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Bidhannagar Municipality

Bidhannagar Municipality, also known as Salt Lake City, is a planned satellite township in West Bengal, India, developed in the 1960s on reclaimed salt marshes east of Kolkata. It was designed to alleviate overcrowding in Kolkata and named after former Chief Minister Bidhan Chandra Roy. Today, it serves as a major commercial and residential hub, hosting the West Bengal State Secretariat and numerous IT companies.

Salt Lake

Salt Lake, most famously the Great Salt Lake in Utah, USA, is a massive saline body of water that is a remnant of the ancient Lake Bonneville. It was historically significant to Native American tribes and later served as a landmark for Mormon pioneers, who settled in the nearby Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Today, it is a major ecological and recreational site, known for its high salinity and unique wildlife.

Rajarhat

Rajarhat is a rapidly developing satellite township located on the northeastern fringes of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Historically, the area was largely comprised of agricultural villages and wetlands, but its transformation began in the 1990s when the West Bengal government designated it as a hub for information technology and business, leading to the creation of the New Town project. Today, it is a major center for corporate offices, residential complexes, and cultural landmarks, including the iconic Biswa Bangla Convention Centre and Eco Park.

Baguiati

Baguiati is a neighborhood located in the northern suburbs of Kolkata, India, within the North 24 Parganas district. Historically, it was part of the Jessore district in undivided Bengal and developed as a residential area following the partition of India in 1947, when many refugees settled there. Today, it is known for its bustling local markets, cultural diversity, and proximity to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

Kestopur

Kestopur is a locality in the northern suburbs of Kolkata, West Bengal, India, that developed rapidly from the late 20th century as part of the city’s urban expansion. Historically, the area was a rural settlement with agricultural land and water bodies, but it transformed into a densely populated residential and commercial hub following real estate booms and improved connectivity. Today, Kestopur is known for its mix of middle-class housing, local markets, and its proximity to the Kolkata airport and major arterial roads.

Mahishbathan

Mahishbathan is an archaeological site located in the Indian state of West Bengal, known for its historical significance as part of the ancient Vanga kingdom. Excavations have revealed remnants of settlements and artifacts dating back to the early historical period, including pottery and structural remains. The site provides valuable insights into the region’s early urbanization and cultural development.

Duttabad

Duttabad is a historic village located in the state of Maharashtra, India, known for its ancient rock-cut caves and Buddhist heritage. The site features a series of caves dating back to the 1st century BCE to the 6th century CE, which were used as monastic dwellings and prayer halls by Buddhist monks. Its strategic location along ancient trade routes contributed to its significance as a center for religious and cultural exchange in the Deccan region.

Karunamoyee

Karunamoyee is a prominent cultural and commercial hub located in the Salt Lake City area of Kolkata, India. It is named after the Hindu goddess Karunamoyee, an incarnation of Durga, and the area developed rapidly in the late 20th century as part of the city’s expansion into the eastern wetlands. Today, it serves as a key transit point and marketplace, reflecting the blend of modern urban development and traditional Bengali culture.