Pradhan alleged that his arrest in a two-decade-old case was politically motivated, questioning why other accused in the same case, including former TMC leaders who now support the BJP, were not arres ...
Raising allegations of discrepancies concerning Rath's age and academic qualifications, the Bengal Congress demanded that the ECI conduct an impartial inquiry into the matter.
The latest remand comes after Pradhan was already sent to judicial custody by the Haldia Sub-Divisional Court until October 3 in connection with four other pending non-bailable arrest warrants.
Pradhan was arrested in Chandipur on Friday in connection with an old murder case dating back to 2007, hours after former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced her support for him.