The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Kalyan Banerjee, a four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member and senior advocate. The complaint alleges that Banerjee made “inciteful, derogatory, hateful, and provocative statements,” breaching the Model Code of Conduct. The BJP has accused Banerjee of targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah in public remarks, supported by a video clip submitted as evidence.
The BJP’s complaint letter highlights a pattern of provocative rhetoric by Trinamool Congress leaders, aiming to fuel hostility and polarization. It asserts that Banerjee’s statements are part of a deliberate strategy to create fear and hatred through inciteful remarks, particularly against Amit Shah. The BJP claims that such behavior reflects a systemic disregard for the Model Code of Conduct and requests the Election Commission to take action against Banerjee.
According to the BJP, Banerjee’s statements are endorsed by the TMC leadership, indicating a coordinated effort to tarnish the BJP’s reputation. The party has urged the Election Commission to find Banerjee guilty of MCC violation and remove the contentious video content from public circulation. Additionally, the BJP seeks strict censure and restraining orders against Banerjee and other TMC members, along with legal proceedings against him.
