FIR Filed Against Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for Controversial Remarks
FIR lodged against ex-Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for remarks 'hurting religious sentiments'

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An FIR has been filed against Mamata Banerjee, former Chief Minister of West Bengal, for allegedly making remarks that hurt religious sentiments. The complaint cites two specific instances where her comments were deemed provocative, prompting a police investigation under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code.
- 01The FIR was lodged by advocate Rinki Chattopadhyay Singh at Siliguri Cyber Crime Police Station on May 20.
- 02Banerjee's comments reportedly suggested that a particular community could 'finish off' others in five minutes.
- 03The allegations claim her remarks deeply offended millions of Sanatani Hindus globally.
- 04The FIR includes charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including criminal intimidation and defamation.
- 05A police investigation is currently underway to examine the claims made in the FIR.
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An FIR has been registered against Mamata Banerjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, following a complaint alleging that her remarks hurt religious sentiments. The complaint was filed by advocate Rinki Chattopadhyay Singh at the Siliguri Cyber Crime Police Station on May 20, after initial refusals by the police to register the case. The complainant contends that Banerjee made provocative statements during a religious event in 2025 and at a Dharmatala protest, which were seen as inflammatory and unconstitutional. The police have confirmed that an investigation is underway, with all aspects of the complaint being scrutinized. The FIR includes multiple charges under the Indian Penal Code, such as criminal intimidation and defamation, highlighting the serious nature of the allegations against Banerjee, who is expected to uphold constitutional values in her public statements. This case underscores ongoing tensions surrounding religious sentiments in the region and the responsibilities of public figures in their discourse.
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The case could influence public discourse and political dynamics in West Bengal, particularly regarding communal relations.
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