Complaint Filed Against Bengali Actors for Controversial 2021 Posts Linked to Violence
Complaint filed against Bengal actors Parambrata, Swastika over 2021 controversial posts

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A complaint has been filed against Tollywood actors Parambrata Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee by advocate Joydeep Sen, alleging their social media posts incited violence following the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections. The complaint references a tweet by Chatterjee that appeared to encourage violence against BJP supporters, coinciding with reports of post-poll violence in the state.
- 01The complaint was filed at Gariahat police station in Kolkata.
- 02Parambrata Chatterjee's tweet on May 2, 2021, read, 'Let this day be declared as World Bashing Day.'
- 03Chatterjee's tweet was retweeted 655 times and viewed over 4,800 times.
- 04The complaint claims that the tweet incited violence against BJP workers, with a murder occurring shortly after.
- 05The Calcutta High Court had previously ordered a CBI investigation into post-poll violence and crimes against women.
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A complaint has been lodged with the Kolkata Police against Tollywood actors Parambrata Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee, alleging that their social media posts incited violence following the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections. Advocate Joydeep Sen filed the complaint at Gariahat police station, citing a tweet by Chatterjee on May 2, 2021, in which he suggested declaring the day as 'World Bashing Day.' This tweet was allegedly made around the time when violence against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters was escalating. The complaint states that Chatterjee's message appeared to encourage violence, particularly in light of the murder of Abhijit Sarkar, a BJP worker, shortly after the tweet was posted. Mukherjee is accused of endorsing Chatterjee's tweet, further inciting organized violence against BJP supporters. Chatterjee did not respond to inquiries, while Mukherjee remained silent on the matter. The backdrop of the complaint includes widespread allegations of post-poll violence after the Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured a third consecutive term, leading to a CBI investigation and the establishment of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) by the Calcutta High Court to address these serious allegations.
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The complaint highlights ongoing tensions in West Bengal's political landscape, particularly between the TMC and BJP, which could influence public sentiment and safety.
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