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FIR Filed Against Abhishek Banerjee Over 'Provocative' Speeches
West Bengal police have registered an FIR against Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee following complaints of alleged provocative speeches during the 2026 Assembly election campaign. The Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station filed the case on May 15, 2026, based on a complaint lodged by social activist Rajib Sarkar on May 5, 2026, a day after election results. Sarkar alleged Banerjee made inflammatory remarks between April 27 and May 3, including threats against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, capable of inciting public disorder and disturbing communal harmony. The FIR includes sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Representation of the People Act. BJP leaders reacted, stating complaints previously suppressed due to fear are now surfacing.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
An FIR was registered against Abhishek Banerjee on May 15, 2026, by Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station.
The complaint, filed by activist Rajib Sarkar, cites alleged provocative speeches made during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election campaign.
Allegations include inflammatory remarks, threats against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and potential to incite public disorder.
The case involves sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Representation of the People Act.
WHY IT MATTERS
This FIR intensifies the political scrutiny on a prominent leader of the ruling party in West Bengal, suggesting escalating legal battles often perceived as politically motivated. It highlights the contentious atmosphere in the state's post-election political landscape.