FIR against former CM Mamata Banerjee over alleged communal remarks in Bengal (opens original article in a new tab)

A first information report (FIR) was registered against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly making provocative and communal remarks during an election campaign, with a complaint alleging she warned a minority community their safety depended on her political presence. Another FIR was also filed against her for derogatory remarks about Sanatan Dharma.

• FIR registered against former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for alleged communal remarks during election campaign
• Complaint alleges she warned a minority community their safety depended on her political presence
• Case filed under Sections 96(1), 351(2), and 352 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
• Another FIR against her for derogatory remarks about Sanatan Dharma at an Eid event