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What happens when a chief minister turns chief counsel? | EP 30

Published on Feb 06, 2026 04:39 pm IST

This week, when Mamata Banerjee walked into the Supreme Court not just as Bengal’s CM, but as her own lawyer, was it a clever strategy or yet another political stunt? HT's political editor Sunetra Choudhury dissects the move and its apparent positive reception. It also highlights why Banerjee may be different from other leaders and what lessons her move holds for the opposition.

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