1. Rekha Patra, a BJP candidate and Sandeshkhali survivor, complained TMC’s Debangshu Bhattacharya.
2. Patra alleged Bhattacharya disclosed her personal information, violating her privacy rights.
3. The complaint stems from Bhattacharya’s Facebook post divulging Patra’s phone number and bank account details.
Kolkata, March 29: BJP candidate Rekha Patra from Basirhat, a survivor of the Sandeshkhali assault, filed a complaint against TMC candidate Debangshu Bhattacharya from Tamluk for allegedly breaching her privacy.
Patra accused Bhattacharya of publicly disclosing her personal information, including phone number, bank account details, and details of government schemes, through a post on his Facebook account, violating her right to privacy.
Bhattacharya, head of TMC’s social media cell, composed the party’s campaign song ‘Khela Hobe’ during the 2021 assembly elections and is contesting against BJP candidate Abhijit Gangopadhyay, a former Calcutta high court judge.
Rekha Patra, a housewife from Sandeshkhali village, gained prominence for her participation in protests against the now-suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently commended her bravery in a telephone conversation, acknowledging her role in fighting against powerful individuals and ensuring free and fair elections in the region.
Patra revealed that initially, TMC supporters opposed her candidacy but have since rallied behind her. She clarified that she harbors no animosity towards anyone.
