The Calcutta High Court directed the West Bengal government to ensure law and order following allegations of significant post-poll violence made by the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen issued an interim order after a writ petition was filed by TMC candidate Sirsanya Bandyopadhyay, who claimed widespread violence against party members and attacks on TMC offices after the May 4 assembly election results. The court ordered police to protect individuals who fled their homes due to fears of retribution and facilitate their safe return. Mamata Banerjee, TMC's leader, appeared in court and reported at least 10 fatalities, with 150-160 TMC offices vandalized and around 2000 incidents of violence recorded since the election results. She criticized the police for their inaction during the violence and highlighted specific targeting of women and minorities. The court has given the state three weeks to respond to the allegations, while the BJP has dismissed the claims as unfounded, alleging that deaths were due to TMC infighting. The situation remains tense as the court continues to monitor the unfolding events.