TMC cries foul over ‘selective FIR’ against Abhishek Banerjee
An FIR has been filed against TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee for alleged inflammatory remarks made during election rallies in West Bengal. TMC leader Tanmoy Ghosh criticized the move as a 'selective FIR' and accused authorities of political bias. The case was registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- ▪The FIR was registered at the Bidhannagar North Cyber Crime Police Station over remarks made ahead of the elections.
- ▪Complainant Rajib Sarkar alleged that Banerjee made provocative and threatening speeches at rallies in Maheshtala, Arambagh, Haringhata, and Nandigram.
- ▪The statements were reportedly shared via Banerjee's official Facebook handle and other media platforms.
- ▪The case was filed under Sections 192, 196, 351(2), 353(1)(C) of the BNS and Sections 123(2), 125 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- ▪TMC leader Tanmoy Ghosh claimed such FIRs are selectively targeted and unacceptable, especially after the party's electoral loss.
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- ▪ FIR filed against TMC's Abhishek over 'inflammatory' remarks during Bengal polls — The Hindu — Top
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TMC cries foul over ‘selective FIR’ against Abhishek BanerjeeThe FIR was registered at the Bidhannagar North Cyber Crime Police Station for allegedly making inflammatory statements ahead of the elections.Updated on: May 17, 2026 2:31 PM ISTANIShare viaCopy link TMC leader Tanmoy Ghosh on Sunday cried foul play days after an FIR was filed against TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee over alleged inflammatory remarks and said "such selective FIRs are unacceptable".The case was registered for his remarks regarding the playing of DJs and his statements against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. (@AITCofficial X)"We have heard many provocative statements from BJP leaders. I believe that politics should be conducted with dignity. Such selective FIRs are unacceptable.
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