Trinamool Congress parliamentarian Abhishek Banerjee found himself in legal trouble after being summoned by the Bhowanipore police station in Kolkata for allegedly mocking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on social media. Arriving at the police station around 12:30 PM on a Saturday afternoon, he joined investigators for questioning as legal proceedings unfolded.
The Social Media Controversy and Allegations
The controversy stems from a post shared on social media on May 2, prior to the assembly election results. According to allegations, the parliamentarian labeled the Chief Election Commissioner as a puppet of an anti-Bengal Gujarati faction in that online message. Consequently, multiple accusations were leveled against him, including promoting hatred and inciting offenses against the nation, which prompted the local police to issue a formal appearance notice.
Threat Allegations and Upcoming Police Summons
In a separate development, Abhishek Banerjee has also been directed to appear before the Girish Park police station on November 20. This additional notice arises from remarks made on October 29, when he criticized the state administration and police force. He had alleged that law enforcement was fabricating false cases against opposition members and reportedly warned that police officers would face consequences if the government changed.
FIR at Girish Park Police Station
Following those remarks, an individual filed a formal FIR at the Girish Park police station on October 31 regarding the alleged intimidation. Acting on that complaint, authorities issued a fresh summons requiring his presence at 1:00 PM on November 20 to address the statements made against law enforcement personnel.
