An FIR has been registered against Abhishek Banerjee at the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station over alleged provocative speeches made during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election campaign. According to the FIR, social activist Rajib Sarkar filed the complaint, accusing Banerjee of making statements that could incite unrest.
The complaint was lodged on May 15, 2026, and the police have initiated an investigation under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Representation of the People Act. Banerjee, a senior leader of the Trinamool Congress, has not yet commented on the allegations.
This development comes amid a heated election season in West Bengal, with multiple parties accusing each other of violating the Model Code of Conduct. The Election Commission is monitoring the situation closely.
