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TMC Faces Heat: FIR Against Abhishek Banerjee for Inflammatory Speeches
Police said the complaint accuses the Trinamool Congress MP of remarks that could stir disorder and communal tension during the election campaign.
- On Friday, May 15, 2026, the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station registered an FIR against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee over alleged provocative speeches made during the West Bengal Assembly election campaign.
- Kolkata resident Rajib Sarkar filed a written complaint alleging Banerjee used aggressive language against opposition workers during campaign rallies in Maheshtala, Arambagh, Haringhata, and Nandigram.
- Authorities filed charges under Sections 192, 196, 351, and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with Representation of the People Act provisions, citing remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah and DJs.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party secured 207 of 294 seats in the election, ending 15 years of governance by the TMC, which was reduced to around 80 seats under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
- Police have initiated an investigation into the speeches, which the complainant alleged were amplified through the Facebook page "Abhishek Banerjee Official" and other social media platforms during the election period.
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TMC Faces Heat: FIR Against Abhishek Banerjee for Inflammatory Speeches
TMC MP Dola Sen voices faith in 'truth and justice' following an FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over alleged inflammatory speeches during the West Bengal elections. The complaint, lodged by Rajib Sarkar, accuses Banerjee of inciting violence and political unrest through provocative statements at rallies.
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