FIR Filed Against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee for Threatening Remarks Against Amit Shah
FIR against Abhishek Banerjee for remarks against Amit Shah
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An FIR has been filed against Abhishek Banerjee, a Member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), for allegedly threatening Union Home Minister Amit Shah during an election rally. The complaint, lodged by Rajiv Sarkar, cites Banerjee's remarks made in Kolkata, which were deemed unacceptable and led to charges under non-bailable sections of the law.
- 01The FIR was registered under non-bailable sections for remarks made during a roadshow in Kolkata on April 7.
- 02Rajiv Sarkar, who filed the complaint, stated that Banerjee's language was threatening and unacceptable for a political leader.
- 03The police cited several charges, including Section 196 (promotion of enmity) and Section 351 (criminal intimidation).
- 04Banerjee's comments included a challenge to Amit Shah to face the public without central security after election results.
- 05The FIR also includes charges under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
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On Friday, police in Bidhannagar, West Bengal, registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Abhishek Banerjee, a Member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), following a complaint by Rajiv Sarkar. The complaint alleges that Banerjee made threatening remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during an election rally in Kolkata on April 7. Sarkar claims that Banerjee used strong language, challenging Shah to confront the public without central security after the election results, and suggested that the TMC would retaliate against the BJP's actions. The FIR includes serious charges under non-bailable sections of the law, specifically Section 196 for promoting enmity and Section 351 for criminal intimidation. Additionally, Banerjee is charged under Sections 123(2) and 125 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which govern electoral conduct. Sarkar expressed that such language from any political leader is unacceptable and emphasized the need for accountability in political discourse. The police confirmed the registration of the FIR following the complaint lodged with the cyber crime department.
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This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between political parties in West Bengal and raises concerns about the tone of political discourse.
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