Shubendu Adhikari Alleges Audio Leak Involving Trinamool Leader; Kajal Sheikh Threatens Legal Action Amid Anubrata Mandal Controversy

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, June 4, 2025, Kolkata:  Amid ongoing tensions in West Bengal’s political landscape, Leader of the Opposition Shubendu Adhikari has made explosive claims regarding an alleged audio clip involving a senior Trinamool leader. According to Adhikari, the clip—reportedly containing a controversial voice recording—was first captured by an associate of the accused and later sent to Kajal Sheikh, President of the Birbhum Zilla Parishad. "He recorded the voice of the accused and it was Kajal Sheikh who leaked the audio," claimed Adhikari.

The allegation has triggered strong reactions from the Trinamool camp. Kajal Sheikh has dismissed the claim, stating, "The comment is not mine, and no audio of mine has gone viral. The state leadership is handling the issue." Terming the allegation baseless, Sheikh added, "I will take legal action against Shubendu Adhikari. How can he make such a claim without knowing the facts?"

The Trinamool leadership is reportedly keeping a close watch on the matter, with concerns that individual statements may harm the party’s public image. “The women of Bengal are with Mamata Banerjee. The youth are with Abhishek Banerjee,” Sheikh remarked, underlining the party’s confidence in its support base.

Parallel to this political row, the spotlight remains firmly on Anubrata Mandal, the controversial Trinamool leader from Birbhum. Despite being accused of threatening a police officer with offensive language, Mandal has avoided police questioning twice, citing health issues. His lawyers have submitted a medical certificate recommending five days of bed rest, asserting that he is currently bedridden and unfit to appear before authorities.

Sources close to Mandal confirm that although he missed his scheduled appearance before the SDPO, he was seen attending a meeting at the party office last Saturday. Since then, however, he has not been seen in public. Questions are now mounting over what action the police may take next. While legal and political circles closely monitor the situation, speculation grows over Mandal’s future steps and whether the law will eventually catch up with him.

As these developments unfold, both the opposition and the ruling party brace for the next legal and political showdown, which may have significant implications ahead of the upcoming political calendar in West Bengal.