Calcutta High Court refuses interim order on Ritabrata Banerjee’s appointment as Bengal LoP
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The court, however, called for affidavits by all parties to examine the larger question of whether the Speaker acted within the ambit of his powers while recognising the LoP.
Key Facts
TypeNotification
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedThursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion consumers, 300 million without reliable power
Key Numbers
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Saubhagya: 100% household electrification
175 GW renewable energy installed (2025)
20 million central + state government employees
Key Authorities
Ministry of PowerMinistry of New & Renewable EnergyCEAPMOCabinet Secretariat
Key Stakeholders
Power ConsumersDISCOMsCoal IndustryCivil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciary
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