Kolkata police registered a First Information Report against former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on June 12, 2026 [1].

The legal action follows a complaint by Tushar Kanti Das, who alleges that Banerjee's rhetoric during election campaigns could spark religious conflict. The case highlights the ongoing tension regarding political speech and communal harmony in West Bengal.

Das said the remarks made by the former chief minister were "utterly reprehensible" and could potentially incite communal tension between religious communities [2]. The complaint suggests that the language used in the poll rallies was designed to polarize the electorate along religious lines.

According to the FIR registered in Kolkata, the offences listed could carry a maximum jail term of three years [3]. The police initiated the registration of the case after reviewing the complaint filed by Das, who expressed concern over the potential for social unrest.

In a video interview reported on June 13, 2026, Das discussed the motivation behind the filing [4]. He pointed to specific instances where he believes the political discourse crossed into dangerous territory, stating, "Communal riot लगाने वाली बात..." [5].

Banerjee, a prominent leader of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), has frequently been at the center of political disputes regarding her campaign style. This latest legal challenge adds to a series of complaints regarding the nature of her public addresses during election cycles.

“"Her comments were 'reprehensible' poll remarks, alleging they could incite communal tension."”

The registration of an FIR against a high-profile political figure like Mamata Banerjee underscores the legal volatility of campaign rhetoric in India. By invoking charges that could lead to a three-year prison sentence, the complainant is attempting to establish a legal precedent for holding political leaders accountable for speech that may trigger communal instability in a sensitive region.