An FIR is registered against former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for alleged inflammatory and communal remarks made during a political gathering in Kolkata. Multiple reports say the complaint was lodged at Hare Street Police Station and relates to statements attributed to her while addressing a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The protest is described as being held near the Y-Channel bus stop at Esplanade in Dharmatala after permission for a demonstration on Rani Rashmoni Road was reportedly denied.
The FIR is based on claims that Banerjee’s remarks disturbed public peace and communal harmony, with reporting also citing specific legal sections under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has characterised the case as politically motivated, linking it to the party’s internal dissent and recent electoral developments, while police investigations are ongoing.
Separately, Hindustan Times reports that the CID serves summons on Abhishek Banerjee in a separate matter connected to election-related allegations. Other reporting also notes there was at least one earlier FIR filed against Banerjee concerning remarks that were said to hurt religious sentiments.
