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CPI(M) Expels Veteran MP Bansha Gopal Chowdhury Over Harassment Allegations

The party acted on its internal complaints committee's findings after obscene messages to a female colleague were made public.

CPM Expels Three-Time MP for Sexually Abusing Party Colleague
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Overview

  • Bansha Gopal Chowdhury, a three-time Lok Sabha MP and former state minister, was expelled by CPI(M) West Bengal for misconduct.
  • The expulsion followed allegations by a female party colleague, who accused Chowdhury of sending obscene WhatsApp messages under the pretense of discussing party matters.
  • The complainant, a former councillor from Murshidabad, first reported the harassment in November 2024, prompting an internal investigation by the party.
  • CPI(M)'s internal complaints committee found the allegations credible and recommended Chowdhury's expulsion after he refused to reform his behavior.
  • Chowdhury denies the allegations, claiming he is the victim of a conspiracy, and has dismissed speculation about joining the Trinamool Congress.