‘Direct and unequivocal call to violence’: BJP complains to Election Commission over TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s speech
Indian Express·1h ago·Anger
What Happened
West Bengal's BJP unit filed a complaint with the chief election commissioner against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee for allegedly making violent threats against the party at a rally in Raina. The BJP claims Banerjee called for breaking opponents' limbs and necks across different voting phases. The party argues such remarks violate the Model Code of Conduct and threaten fair elections. Assembly elections will be held April 23 and 29 in West Bengal.
Key Entities
Abhishek BanerjeeTrinamool CongressBJPWest BengalElection CommissionMamata BanerjeeRaina rallyModel Code of Conduct