Abhishek Banerjee, National General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), was questioned by the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on June 12, 2026 [1].
The interrogation centers on an alleged forgery of signatures on a resolution submitted to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. This document pertained to the TMC's selection of the Leader of Opposition in the state assembly [1, 4].
Banerjee reported to the CID headquarters at Bhawani Bhavan in Kolkata [1, 3]. Reports on the duration of the questioning vary, with some sources stating he was questioned for six hours [1], while others cited a duration of five and a half hours [3].
Following the session, the CID issued a fresh summons for Banerjee to return on June 14, 2026 [2, 5]. Reports indicate that investigators were not satisfied with the explanations provided during the first round of questioning [6].
Banerjee has dismissed suggestions that he is avoiding the legal process. "I have never shied away from any investigation," Banerjee said [7].
The probe focuses on whether the signatures on the assembly resolution were authentic or fabricated to influence the leadership selection process [1, 4]. The CID continues to examine the documents, and the roles of those involved in the submission of the resolution [6].
“"I have never shied away from any investigation," Abhishek Banerjee said.”
This investigation targets a high-ranking official within the TMC, signaling a potential legal challenge to the legitimacy of the party's internal processes regarding the state assembly's leadership. The issuance of a follow-up summons suggests that the CID views the initial testimony as incomplete, which may escalate the legal pressure on Banerjee and the party's administrative handling of legislative resolutions.
