WBJDF President Aniket Mahato Resigns Over Disputed Committee Formation

Overview

• Mahato confirmed he has stepped down from the WBJDF trust and its presidency, formalizing his decision in a resignation letter this week.
• He said a newly created 37-member executive committee was formed undemocratically, without legal clarity or a defined relationship with the trustees.
• He raised concerns about donation management, with reports citing allegations of irregularities in funds, including contributions from overseas supporters.
• Mahato said he will continue the justice campaign independently, arguing the forum lost momentum and noting he has not received a fresh posting despite a Supreme Court order allowing him to remain at R.G. Kar.
• Fellow leaders Debashis Halder and Asfaqulla Naiya, who accepted government transfers, expressed regret over his exit and remain active in the movement.