Police in Kolkata file a case against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee relating to alleged “hate speech” or communal remarks made while campaigning for the state assembly elections, according to reporting. The complaint is registered as a police case and initiates an investigation into her statements during the campaign period.
In addition to the allegation regarding her remarks, police also open a probe involving an advertising or media firm linked to Banerjee, the reports say. The matter is presented as part of a broader set of actions taken by authorities while political tensions and allegations of unrest are ongoing in the run-up to and during the election cycle.
The outlets describe the case as being filed in Kolkata and refer to both the alleged communal comments and the associated agency connection. The reporting does not provide final findings or outcomes of the investigation. Banerjee is described as facing these legal steps while dealing with political challenges and a reported revolt within parts of the party and broader state politics.
