TMC Files Complaint Against Humayun Kabir for Derogatory Remarks on Abhishek Banerjee
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer in West Bengal against former minister Humayun Kabir, currently contesting under the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP). The complaint addresses alleged defamatory and threatening remarks made by Kabir against TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and his associates. Citing a viral video, the TMC accused Kabir of criminal intimidation, including threats to kill and bury bodies, which they argue violates the Model Code of Conduct and aims to skew the electoral playing field. The party has urged the Election Commission to issue a showcause notice and directed investigating agencies to register an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including provisions for criminal intimidation and defamation. This incident follows earlier TMC allegations that Kabir accepted funds from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to mislead Muslim voters, claims which Kabir has denied. The move highlights escalating tensions and aggressive rhetoric among political rivals ahead of the West Bengal polls, with the TMC seeking strict regulatory action to maintain fair election conditions.
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TMC Files Complaint Against Humayun Kabir for Derogatory Remarks on Abhishek Banerjee
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer in West Bengal against former minister Humayun Kabir, currently contesting under the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP). The complaint addresses alleged defamatory and threatening remarks made by Kabir against TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and his associates. Citing a viral video, the TMC accused Kabir of criminal intimidation, including threats to kill and bury bodies, which they argue violates the Model Code of Conduct and aims to skew the electoral playing field. The party has urged the Election Commission to issue a showcause notice and directed investigating agencies to register an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including provisions for criminal intimidation and defamation. This incident follows earlier TMC allegations that Kabir accepted funds from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to mislead Muslim voters, claims which Kabir has denied. The move highlights escalating tensions and aggressive rhetoric among political rivals ahead of the West Bengal polls, with the TMC seeking strict regulatory action to maintain fair election conditions.
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