TMC's Abhishek Banerjee questioned over ‘Gujarati gang’ remark against CEC

Published 14 Nov 2026, 18:30 IST

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TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was questioned by Kolkata Police for nearly four hours after a notice linked to an FIR over his May 2 social‑media post that allegedly targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Gujarati community, using a “Gujarati gang” remark. The Diamond Harbour MP appeared before police in response to the notice. Multiple FIRs have been lodged against Banerjee since the BJP came to power in May after sweeping the assembly polls, with rival TMC and BJP supporters also mentioned in the reporting.

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The Diamond Harbour MP appeared before Kolkata Police in response to a notice linked to an FIR filed over his May 2 post

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First reported by The Logical Indian at 07:23 UTC on 14 Nov.

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The Logical Indian The Logical Indian (independent digital media) 14 Nov 2026, 12:53 IST

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Faces Fresh FIR Over Alleged Threats To Police, Summoned On November 20

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned by Kolkata Police on November 20 following a fresh FIR over allegations that his October remarks threatened police personnel and obstructed official duties.

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1 hour later
The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 14:11 IST

TMC’s Abhishek appears at police station for questioning over social media post

An FIR was registered against the TMC MP following a complaint about his social media post in May that allegedly targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Gujaratis during the Assembly poll period

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The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 14:15 IST

Abhishek Banerjee summoned by Kolkata Police over social media post targeting CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Trinamool Congress national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee was summoned by Kolkata Police on Saturday for questioning over a social media post targeting Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. According to a report by IANS, Banerjee was asked to appear at Bhabanipur…

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The Siasat Daily Siasat Daily 14 Nov 2026, 14:58 IST

TMC’s Abhishek appears at police station for questioning

Kolkata: TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the police here on Saturday, November 14, for questioning in connection with a case concerning an old social media post, an officer said. An FIR was registered against the TMC MP following a complaint about his social media…

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2 hours later
Orissa Post Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) 14 Nov 2026, 17:38 IST

TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee quizzed for four hours over post targeting CEC

Kolkata: TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was questioned by Kolkata Police for nearly four hours Saturday in connection with an FIR over a social media post allegedly targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Gujarati community, with rival TMC and BJP supporters…

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44 minutes later
Hindustan Times HT Media 14 Nov 2026, 18:22 IST

Abhishek Banerjee questioned for 4 hours over May 2 ‘Gujarati gang’ remarks against BJP

Multiple FIRs have been lodged against Banerjee since the BJP came to power in May after sweeping the assembly polls

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The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Current article 14 Nov 2026, 18:30 IST

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee questioned over ‘Gujarati gang’ remark against CEC

The Diamond Harbour MP appeared before Kolkata Police in response to a notice linked to an FIR filed over his May 2 post

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