TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before Kolkata police for questioning over social media post

TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the police in Kolkata on Saturday for questioning over a case about an old social media post. An FIR was registered against the TMC MP after a complaint was filed on May 27 regarding a post from May that allegedly targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Gujaratis during the Assembly poll period.

Details

The complaint stated that the remarks were irresponsible and could hurt community sentiments. Police sent Mr. Banerjee a notice asking him to appear for questioning, and he is currently being probed at the Bhowanipur police station. Additionally, he has received a summons from the Girish Park police station to appear on November 20 over a separate social media post.

Context

Such police summons and FIRs involving political figures often stem from public remarks or online posts made during heated election campaigns. Authorities review these complaints to check if statements violate laws regarding community harmony or public conduct during sensitive political periods.