BJP files police complaint against Kalyan Banerjee over remarks on Amit Shah
Synopsis
West Bengal BJP has filed a police complaint against TMC's four-time Sreerampore MP Kalyan Banerjee, alleging he called Home Minister Amit Shah a 'goon' and 'executioner' in the run-up to poll results. The move comes as CID separately prepares to interrogate TMC's Abhishek Banerjee over a related FIR — signalling a sharp escalation in Bengal's BJP-TMC political war.
Key Takeaways
BJP leader Bhaskar Ghosh filed a police complaint at Sreerampore police station against TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on Saturday .
Banerjee is accused of calling Home Minister Amit Shah a 'goon', 'executioner', 'coward', and 'completely dirty man' between April 29 and May 4 .
The complaint also alleges Banerjee made derogatory remarks against West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari .
Local BJP leaders have demanded Banerjee's immediate arrest ; police have accepted the complaint and assured investigation.
Separately, the CID is probing an FIR against TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee , who is scheduled for interrogation on Tuesday .
The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday filed a police complaint at Sreerampore police station against Kalyan Banerjee, the four-time Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha member from Sreerampore constituency in Hooghly district, accusing him of making derogatory remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The complaint was filed by BJP leader Bhaskar Ghosh, who has demanded Banerjee's immediate arrest.
What the Complaint Alleges
According to the complaint, Banerjee allegedly used words such as 'goon', 'executioner', 'coward', and 'completely dirty man' to describe the Union Home Minister during the period between April 29 and the day of results on May 4 this year. The complaint further accuses the Sreerampore MP of making unsubstantiated allegations against Shah, including claims of involvement in unethical activities.
Ghosh told reporters that all remarks attributed to Banerjee constituted punishable offences and that an immediate arrest was warranted. He also alleged that Banerjee had made 'harsh and ugly' comments targeting West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.
Post-Poll Violence Angle
The complainant additionally accused Banerjee of making provocative remarks and claimed that the Sreerampore MP had made repeated attempts to incite unrest during and after the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, following which major instances of post-poll violence were reported across the state. The complaint links the alleged inflammatory rhetoric to a broader pattern of political incitement, though these claims remain attributed to the complainant and have not been independently verified.
Ghosh confirmed that the Sreerampore police station accepted the complaint and assured him of a proper investigation and necessary action.
Parallel CID Probe Against Abhishek Banerjee
This development comes amid a separate and ongoing investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into an FIR registered against Abhishek Banerjee, the TMC general secretary and Lok Sabha member, who has been accused of inciting violence and threatening Union Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of the recent West Bengal Assembly polls. Abhishek Banerjee is scheduled to appear at the CID headquarters on Tuesday for interrogation in that matter.
Notably, this is the second complaint of its kind within a short span, underscoring the deepening political confrontation between the BJP and the TMC in West Bengal ahead of the next electoral cycle.
What Happens Next
Local BJP leaders have pressed for Banerjee's immediate arrest, though no such action had been announced at the time of reporting. The Sreerampore police station is expected to examine the complaint and determine whether a cognisable offence has been made out before proceeding further. The TMC had not issued an official response to the complaint as of the time of filing.
Point of View
The ruling TMC faces simultaneous legal pressure on two fronts. Whether Sreerampore police act on the complaint or let it languish will itself become a political signal. West Bengal's post-poll violence history gives the 'incitement' framing real weight, but the burden of proof for criminalising political speech remains high — and that tension is precisely what both sides are exploiting.
NationPress
29 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did BJP file a police complaint against Kalyan Banerjee?
The BJP filed a complaint accusing TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee of using allegedly derogatory language against Home Minister Amit Shah, including words like 'goon' and 'executioner', between April 29 and May 4. BJP leader Bhaskar Ghosh, who filed the complaint, has demanded Banerjee's immediate arrest.
What exactly did Kalyan Banerjee allegedly say about Amit Shah?
According to the complaint, Banerjee allegedly referred to Home Minister Amit Shah using words such as 'goon', 'executioner', 'coward', and 'completely dirty man'. He was also accused of making unsubstantiated allegations about Shah's involvement in unethical activities. These are the complainant's claims and have not been independently verified.
Who is Kalyan Banerjee?
Kalyan Banerjee is a four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member representing the Sreerampore constituency in Hooghly district, West Bengal. He is also a senior advocate.
What is the separate CID case involving Abhishek Banerjee?
The CID is investigating an FIR against TMC general secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee, who has been accused of inciting violence and threatening Home Minister Amit Shah before the recent West Bengal Assembly polls. Abhishek Banerjee is scheduled to appear for CID interrogation on Tuesday.
What action has been taken on the complaint against Kalyan Banerjee?
The Sreerampore police station has accepted the complaint and assured the complainant of a proper investigation. No arrest had been announced at the time of reporting, and the TMC had not issued an official response.
