FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over 'provocative' poll speeches

UPDATED: May 15, 2026 23:26 IST

An FIR has been registered against Abhishek Banerjee at the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station over alleged provocative speeches made during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election campaign.

According to the FIR, social activist Rajib Sarkar filed the complaint on May 5, a day after the election results were announced. Sarkar lodged the complaint at Baguiati Police Station and alleged that Abhishek Banerjee made inflammatory remarks during multiple campaign events held between April 27 and May 3.

The complaint alleged that the speeches promoted enmity, disturbed public tranquillity and included threats directed at Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Sarkar also submitted links to several speeches as part of the complaint.

Police registered the FIR on May 15 at 2.45 pm at the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station. The case was filed under Sections 192, 196, 351(2) and 353(1)(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 123(2) and 125 of the Representation of the People Act.

The FIR said that the speeches allegedly contained provocative, threatening and inflammatory content capable of creating public disorder and disturbing communal harmony. Police also alleged that the accused used aggressive language against opposition workers during public events.

Sub-Inspector Somnath Singha Roy has been directed to take up the investigation.

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