India, Oct. 15 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the West Bengal government to ensure that Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra receives the necessary cooperation from local authorities and police when visiting her Krishnanagar constituency, urging the state to make appropriate arrangements ahead of the Durga Puja and Diwali festivities.

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and justice Joymalya Bagchi told solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state government, that while the state could take time to respond to Moitra's petition, the MP should not face difficulties in visiting her constituency in the meantime.

"You take your time to respond but if the MP wants to visit her constituency, let there be necessary arra...