May 5- Mamata Refuses To Resign As WB CM; Delhi HC To Appoint Lawyers For AAP Leaders; BJP Government To Take Oath On May 9 In WB

On News@7 this May 5, Areeb Raza brings to you the evening’s most crucial headlines. A political storm has erupted in West Bengal after CM Mamata Banerjee refused to resign from her post, alleging the mandate was “stolen” and claiming assault during counting in her Bhabanipur loss to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. She said her party would challenge the results legally. Separately, the Delhi High Court said it will appoint senior lawyers to assist the court in the liquor policy case involving AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia after they boycotted proceedings. Meanwhile, the BJP has announced its oath-taking ceremony on May 9, marking the birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, with Home Minister Amit Shah and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi appointed as observers to oversee the Chief Minister selection process. Tune In! Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Suraj Singh