The moment many had been waiting for finally unfolded on Tuesday afternoon. Partha Chatterjee bail was executed, and the former West Bengal minister was released from the hospital where he had been undergoing treatment under judicial custody. Wearing a white floral Panjabi and a blue mask, he was seen being wheeled out, his eyes filled with emotion. As soon as he appeared, the crowd waiting outside broke into loud chants of “Partha da Zindabad”. Overwhelmed, Partha Chatterjee folded his hands and acknowledged them silently. His only words to the press: “I will not say anything.”
This dramatic scene marked the end of 28 months in prison following his arrest in the SSC recruitment scam case. Once a powerful face in Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, Chatterjee’s political fortunes took a sharp turn after his name surfaced in the alleged corruption case. Yet, Tuesday’s response made it clear — a section of supporters still stand firmly beside him.
A car had already been arranged for him. Seated in the front passenger seat, Partha left for his Naktala residence. Supporters ran alongside the vehicle, waving, chanting and recording the moment. Some called out, “Dada is going home!” The emotional intensity of the scene reflected how deeply rooted his influence remains among his loyalists.
The Partha Chatterjee bail became possible following a Supreme Court directive, which stated that conditional bail could be granted once the trial process began. Recently, the eighth witness’s testimony in the CBI case concluded, fulfilling the court’s criteria. Following that, a special CBI court in Alipore issued the release order. Documentation made its way from court to Presidency Jail, and finally to the hospital, completing the formalities for his release.
With the Partha Chatterjee bail order now executed, political ripples have already begun. The Opposition claims that justice is not yet served, insisting that the legal battle continues. The ruling party has maintained silence officially, though some leaders privately remarked that time will reveal everything.
Now, the state’s political narrative moves to a new stage:
What comes next for Partha Chatterjee?
Will he step back into public life?
Or will he remain silent and distant?
For now, only one thing is certain — Tuesday’s scenes have renewed discussions, revived factions, and reignited political tension in Bengal. The coming weeks will determine whether Partha Chatterjee returns merely as a symbolic figure or attempts to reclaim political ground.
