Abhishek quizzed for 4 hrs over social media post against CEC
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee was questioned by police for four hours regarding a social media post criticizing the Chief Election Commissioner. Banerjee defended his comments while accusing the BJP of political harassment and double standards.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing tensions between political parties and law enforcement agencies regarding freedom of speech and political criticism in India.
Kolkata: Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was questioned by Bhowanipore police for nearly four hours on Saturday in connection with an FIR for his social media post against chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.Banerjee arrived at 12.23 pm, seven minutes ahead of his scheduled summons, and left around 4.30 pm. Police sources said his response was being studied and he might be called again if needed.BJP workers raised “chor” (thief) slogans while Banerjee was inside.
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