The BJP raised concerns about a notice sent by West Bengal Police to a social media platform, ‘X’, requesting the removal of specific posts related to a conversation involving a Trinamool Congress MP. Amit Malviya, the BJP’s Information Technology Cell chief for West Bengal, shared this notice on social media. The notice, issued by the Cyber Crime Wing of West Bengal Police to ‘X’s chief compliance officer, did not mention the MP’s name.
Malviya highlighted that the notice addressed the non-consensual sharing of private chats involving a sitting Member of Parliament. He questioned the swift filing of a First Information Report (FIR) against social media users for allegedly sharing fabricated chats. Malviya emphasized the need for accountability and transparency, especially as evidence supporting the authenticity of the chats has emerged.
The BJP representative emphasized the legal implications of these developments, urging clarity on whether the police acted independently or under external influence. Malviya stressed the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring accountability if state machinery was misused to protect political interests. He called for explanations from the concerned MP and the Director General of Police in West Bengal regarding these actions.
