The Calcutta High Court grants interim bail to Congress candidate Milan Pradhan, who is seeking to campaign ahead of the Nandigram by-election. Pradhan was arrested on September 18 in connection with a case dating back 19 years, and the court allows him to participate in campaigning.
The interim bail runs until October 20, according to the sources. This enables Pradhan to take part in preparations for the by-election, which outlets describe as being scheduled for early October. The courts’ decision is linked to allowing him an opportunity to contest the election, following the arrest after he filed his nomination papers.
Across the reports, the central points are consistent: the bail is temporary, it is specifically granted to support the by-election contest, and it is tied to Pradhan’s arrest and nomination circumstances. The accounts differ only on the exact by-poll date mentioned, with one citing October 5 and another citing October 6.
