Kolkata: The BJP-backed panel is all set to take over the West Bengal Bar Council election. Declaring the results on Monday, CM Suvendu Adhikari said the newly elected office-bearers have agreed to work in close coordination with state govt.“The West Bengal Bar Council consists of thousands of lawyer members across the state. It is a significant platform for lawyers within the law and judiciary sector. Today, they have taken the decision to come together with state govt and work collectively,” the CM told reporters.Samir Pal defeated Mamata Trinamool Congress nominee Ashok Deb for the president’s post, while Ajoy Choubey has been elected vice-president. “Arun Sarkar, our representative in the Bar Council of India, has also emerged victorious,” Adhikari said.“I have a lot of plans for the judiciary department and after Puja, I will hold a meeting with newly elected office bearers,” he added.
