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More trouble for Mamata: FIR against ex-Bengal CM over 'inflammatory' speech An FIR has been filed against former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for alleged provocative remarks made at a Kolkata rally. The complaint cites concerns over public peace and communal harmony. The TMC has labelled the case politically motivated amidst the party's internal dissent and recent election results, with investigations now underway.

Fir Filed Against Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Inflammatory Speech ... An First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee at Kolkata’s Hare Street Police Station for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. The legal action originated from a private complaint filed by a local businessman, which law enforcement subsequently converted into a formal criminal case. The controversy revolves around a public speech delivered by Banerjee, which critics and opposition groups claim contained provocative, anti-Sanatan remarks capable of disrupting communal harmony.While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has welcomed the development as a necessary step for accountability, the TMC has strongly denounced it as a politically motivated vendetta engineered by rivals. In the latest developments, the Kolkata Police have initiated a formal investigation, actively reviewing video records and speech transcripts to assess the legal validity of the allegations. The legalescalationtraces back to a public address delivered by the former Chief Minister during an intense state election campaign. According to the in…

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FIR Filed Against Mamata Banerjee Over 'Inflammatory' Remarks Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has landed in fresh legal trouble after Kolkata Police registered an FIR over an alleged inflammatory speech delivered ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The speech in question was made in March from a protest stage in Kolkata, where Banerjee allegedly warned that if a particular community united, it could have serious consequences for others. A businessman subsequently lodged a complaint, alleging that the remarks could incite communal tensions. Based on the complaint, police registered a case under non-bailable provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). "The complainant alleged that Banerjee's statements had the potential to disturb peace and adversely affect communal harmony and democratic norms," he said. This marks the second FIR registered against the former Chief Minister. The earlier case is related to her comments on India-Bangladesh relations. Officials said that under Section 196 of the BNS, the police are empowered to make an arrest without a warrant in such cases. However, no arrest has been made so far. Mean…

FIR Filed Against Mamata Over Alleged Communal Remarks In Kolkata Ahead ... A Kolkata resident filed a written complaint with Kolkata police requesting to register FIR, alleging rally speech could promote communal disharmony and public unrest. A complaint was lodged with Kolkata Police seeking legal action against former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee over alleged inflammatory and communal remarks made during a political event just ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election campaign in Kolkata. Related News 'Contest On BJP Ticket First': Mahua Moitra's Defection Law Lesson To Rebel TMC MPs According to the complaint submitted to the Netaji Nagar Police Station in South Kolkata on May 20, a local resident Tushar Kanti Das alleged that a statement made by Mamata Banerjee during a public meeting was capable of creating fear, misunderstanding and tension among different communities in the state of West Bengal. Breaking It Down What recent comments led to complaints against Mamata Banerjee? What are the implications of Mamata Banerjee's remarks on communal harmony? How did the TMC respond to the allegations against Banerjee? Created w…

Fresh FIR Lodged against Mamata Banerjee for Creating Communal ... Manas Dasgupta N EW DELHI, June 12: The police have registered a fresh FIR against the former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee based on a complaint lodged earlier by a Kolkata resident for allegedly promoting communal disharmony and create "fear, misunderstanding and tension" among the people through some of her pre-election speeches. Advertisement The FIR against her was registered on Friday on her political speech in March 2026. Mamata had warned that if a particular community come together, it can have dire consequences for others. Quoting her public speeches, a complaint was filed at Hare Street Police Station by a Kolkata resident, which has now been treated as FIR by Kolkata Police. The Kolkata resident Tushar Kanti Das, in his complaint on May 20 had alleged that her rally speech could promote communal disharmony and public unrest. The complaint sought legal action against Mamata Banerjee over alleged inflammatory and communal remarks made during a political event just ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election campaign in Kolkata. As per the complaint, the statements made by Mamata Banerjee d…

FIR against former CM Mamata Banerjee over alleged communal remarks in Bengal During a protest against the SIR, the TMC chief allegedly told a minority community that their safety depended on her, advising them not to pay heed to the BJP’s ‘misleading’ words

Mamata Banerjee holds candlelight procession against Baruipur incident ... Mamata Banerjee holds candlelight procession against Baruipur incident By IANS | Updated: July 6, 2026 20:55 IST 2026-07-06T20:52:08+5:30 2026-07-06T20:55:16+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Kolkata, July 6 Former Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday took to the streets ... Mamata Banerjee holds candlelight procession against Baruipur incident Kolkata, July 6 Former Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday took to the streets to protest against the alleged rape and murder incident at Baruipur in South 24 Parganas district. Banerjee led a candlelight procession from her house in the Kalighat area of south Kolkata. The police and central forces stopped Mamata and Trinamool leaders and workers in front of the house. However, the barricades were broken, and the procession moved forward, causing great tension in front of Mamata's house. The police present there did not allow the situation to escalate. The main slogan of the procession was 'Justice for Baruipur'. The women's leadership of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress faction was se…

FIR Filed Against Mamata Banerjee Over Pre-Election Dharna Remarks Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been named in an FIR registered at Kolkata’s Hare Street Police Station over alleged communal remarks made during a public address ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? — HubSpot (@HubSpot) According to the complaint, Banerjee allegedly made inflammatory statements while speaking from the stage of a protest organised in Kolkata against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise before the Assembly polls. The case has been registered under Sections 196(1), 351(2), and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The protest was held near the Y-Channel bus stop at Esplanade in Dharmatala after permission for a demonstration on Rani Rashmoni Road was reportedly denied. Authorities allege that comments made during the speech had a communal nature, leading to the registration of the FIR. The development could add to the legal challenges facing the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief. It comes at a time when her nephew is reportedly under CID investigation over allegations related to e…

FIR lodged against Mamata Banerjee over alleged inflammatory remarks A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over alleged inflammatory and communal remarks made during a political rally in connection with the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, according toANI. The FIR was lodged at Hare Street Police Station inKolkata'sCentral Division on June 7, 2026, at 3:45 pm, according to a report citing police sources. The case has been registered under Sections 196(1), 351(2), and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The complainant, Tushar Kanti Das, alleged that the accused delivered a speech at the Dharna Mancha near Metro Channel in Esplanade (Dharmatala), Kolkata, on March 9. The complaint claims that the speech contained misleading remarks that could incite unrest, disturb public order, undermine communal harmony, and adversely affect the state's democratic framework. The FIR comes amid a politically charged atmosphere inWest Bengalfollowing a contentious election season marked by major political developments. Referring to the alleged impact of the remarks on socia…