FIR filed against TMC's Abhishek over 'inflammatory' remarks during Bengal polls
The West Bengal Police have filed an FIR against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee for allegedly making inflammatory remarks during the recent assembly elections. The complaint was lodged by social activist Rajib Sarkar, who claimed Banerjee's comments could disturb public order. The case is being investigated under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Representation of the People Act.
- ▪An FIR was registered against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee for inflammatory statements during the assembly elections.
- ▪The complaint was filed by social activist Rajib Sarkar on May 5, after the election results were announced.
- ▪The investigation is being conducted under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Representation of the People Act.
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The West Bengal Police on Saturday (May 16, 2026) said they have registered an First Information Report (FIR) against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee for allegedly making inflammatory statements during the recently concluded assembly elections.The FIR was lodged based on a complaint filed by Social activist Rajib Sarkar at Baguiati Police Station in North 24 Parganas district on May 5, a day after the assembly election results were declared, alleging that the TMC national general secretary made provocative comments on post-poll violence and the vote counting process, a senior officer said. Abhishek questions credibility of Bengal's electoral process, accuses ECI of being 'partisan'The complainant also claimed that Mr.
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