Fresh trouble for TMC's Abhishek Banerjee, summoned by CID in forged signature probe
Abhishek Banerjee, the general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has been summoned by the CID for questioning regarding allegations of forged signatures related to party nominations. This summons adds to his existing legal troubles, including an investigation into alleged illegal construction. TMC leaders have labeled the actions against Banerjee as politically motivated, claiming they are part of a broader campaign by the BJP government to target TMC officials.
- ▪Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned by the CID on June 1 for questioning.
- ▪The investigation involves allegations of forged signatures of party MLAs.
- ▪TMC leaders have accused the BJP government of political vendetta against them.
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- ▪ 'Even if you slit my throat ... ': TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee defiant after FIR, CID summons — Times of India — Top
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Fresh trouble for TMC's Abhishek Banerjee, summoned by CID in forged signature probeTMC general secretary and party supremo Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned by the CID on June 1. Updated on: May 30, 2026 3:46 PM ISTEdited by Sana FaziliShare viaCopy link TMC's Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned by the CID on June 1 for questioning in connection with the probe into allegations that signatures of some party MLAs were forged in the letter nominating Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as the assembly's leader of the opposition.AITC chairperson Mamata Banerjee along with AITC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee during a press conference. (Hindustan Times)Abhishek is the general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and party supremo Mamata Banerjee's nephew.
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