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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee faces an FIR for alleged inflammatory statements, including remarks on DJs and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He accused the Centre of allowing post-poll violence in West Bengal and manipulating the election counting process, with party candidates and agents allegedly removed from centers.

A legal complaint has been lodged against actors Parambrata Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee in West Bengal, accusing them of inciting post-poll violence via social media. The complaint alleges their May 2021 posts fueled attacks on BJP workers. This follows Chatterjee's recent statement about supporting the previous government under alleged pressure, which sparked online backlash. Read on to know more in detail.

Trinamool Congress faces internal unease following a poor turnout of legislators at a protest and mass resignations by councillors in two municipalities. These events fuel speculation about emerging cracks within the party, as it grapples with rebuilding its grassroots presence after the 2026 election defeat.

Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court, urging protection for citizens amidst allegations of post-poll violence. She accused police of inaction and highlighted incidents of attacks, intimidation, and threats, seeking urgent judicial intervention to ensure people's safety.

A city lawyer filed a complaint against actors Parambrata Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee over a five-year-old social media post allegedly inciting post-poll violence. This follows a meeting where Chatterjee spoke about industry grievances and his "forced compromises," drawing criticism for alleged hypocrisy and opportunism.

Former Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appeared as counsel at the Calcutta High Court, presenting evidence of post-poll violence. She alleged that children and women were not spared and submitted a list of alleged murder victims, urging the court to protect the people of Bengal. The Trinamool Congress lauded her commitment to truth and justice.

New West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police to curb loudspeaker noise beyond religious sites and prevent road blockades by congregations. The directives also include zero tolerance for illegal mining, cattle smuggling, and crimes against women, with a focus on reopening post-poll violence cases and enforcing strict laws against communal incitement.

TMC chief and former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appeared at the Calcutta High Court in a lawyer's attire. She is set to question proceedings in a post-poll violence Public Interest Litigation case filed by Shirshanya Bandopadhyay, son of TMC leader Kalyan Bandopadhyay.

The Bar Council of India has requested detailed information from the West Bengal Bar Council regarding Mamata Banerjee's legal enrollment and practice status. This follows her appearance in lawyer's robes at the Calcutta High Court to argue a public interest litigation. The BCI seeks to verify her active status as an advocate, given her previous tenure as Chief Minister.

Following a historic win in West Bengal, the BJP's state president urged authorities to act against post-poll violence, vowing to expel any party members involved. He also alleged TMC workers attacked their own candidates. A high-level BJP meeting discussed preventing violence and ensuring law and order, aiming to avoid a repeat of past incidents.