Kolkata: Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee is facing fresh legal trouble after the Hare Street Police registered a case against her over alleged provocative remarks made during the recent West Bengal Assembly election campaign. The development comes at a time when the party is grappling with internal dissent and a rebellion within its ranks.
A senior police officer told PTI that the complaint was initially lodged at Netaji Nagar Police Station before being transferred to Hare Street Police Station, as the location where Banerjee allegedly made the remarks falls under its jurisdiction.
According to the complaint, Banerjee's speech at a party programme held at Metro Channel in Kolkata's Esplanade area on March 9 contained statements that were "capable of promoting enmity between communities."
"The complainant alleged that Banerjee's statements had the potential to disturb peace and adversely affect communal harmony and democratic norms," the officer told PTI.
Another Kolkata Police officer confirmed that the complaint had been received and processed in accordance with established procedures.
"We will take appropriate action after scrutiny of the allegations and relevant materials,” the officer said.
(With inputs from PTI)