{"id":214468,"date":"2026-04-07T12:52:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=214468"},"modified":"2026-04-07T12:52:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:22:02","slug":"adhir-chowdhury-backs-arrested-mim-leader-in-judge-harassment-case-slams-mamatas-fake-bravery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/adhir-chowdhury-backs-arrested-mim-leader-in-judge-harassment-case-slams-mamatas-fake-bravery\/","title":{"rendered":"Adhir Chowdhury Backs Arrested MIM Leader in Judge Harassment Case; Slams Mamata\u2019s &#8220;Fake Bravery.&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a surprising political turn, Baharampur Congress candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has come out in defense of Mofakkerul Islam, a MIM leader and High Court lawyer arrested for allegedly inciting harassment against seven judges. Launching a scathing attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Adhir claimed that the CID arrest is nothing but a &#8220;sham&#8221; to shield the real culprits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The man who was actually managing the crowd and trying to maintain peace has been arrested to show off police efficiency. Where are the actual offenders?&#8221; Adhir questioned. Political analysts suggest that this support is a strategic move by the veteran Congress leader to prevent the consolidation of minority votes in favor of the TMC, especially after his recent electoral setback in the Baharampur stronghold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding fuel to the fire, MIM\u2019s Malda District President, Rezaul Karim, has leveled explosive allegations against Sabina Yasmin, calling her the mastermind behind the Kaliachak violence. He demanded the arrest of the ruling party leader, alleging that she orchestrated the chaos for her own electoral interests. 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