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Bengal Governor vs Trinamool MP: FIR Filed Amid Arms Distribution Claims

The conflict between Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee and Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has reached new legal heights. Banerjee filed an FIR accusing the Governor of distributing arms to BJP supporters from Raj Bhavan. This comes just after the Governor's office sued the MP for allegedly tarnishing the dignity of his position. The situation began when Banerjee made explosive claims about criminal activities being sheltered at the Governor's residence.

Key Points: Kalyan Banerjee Files FIR Against Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose

  • FIR filed under criminal conspiracy and public mischief sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
  • Governor's office previously sued Banerjee at Calcutta High Court
  • Banerjee accused Raj Bhavan of sheltering BJP criminals with arms
  • Governor described allegations as inflammatory and demanded apology
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Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee files FIR against Bengal Governor

Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee registers FIR against Bengal Governor over arms distribution allegations, escalating political conflict amid legal counteractions.

"As long as a BJP-servant Governor remains, you will never see anything good happening in West Bengal - Kalyan Banerjee"

Kolkata, Nov 19

The ongoing tussle between West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose and Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee over the latter's allegations that arms and ammunition were distributed to the BJP-backed goons from Raj Bhavan took a new turn on Wednesday, as Banerjee registered an FIR against the Governor at a police station in Kolkata.

The FIR has been registered under Section 61 (criminal conspiracy), Section 152 (act endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India), Section 192 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot-if rioting be committed; if not committed), Section 196 (promoting hatred or enmity between different communities) and Section 353 (statement conducing to public mischief) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

The FIR by Kalyan Banerjee was lodged at the Hare Street Police station just a day after the office of the Governor filed a suit against the Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member at the Calcutta High Court in the matter.

In the legal suit filed on behalf of the Governor's office by the officer-on-special duty (OSD) to Bose, it was argued that the comments by Banerjee not only tarnished the dignity of the chair of the Governor but also had elements of creating an ambience and confusion that would ultimately lead to social chaos.

The controversies over the matter started on Saturday when Banerjee, while interacting with the media persons, alleged that the Raj Bhavan was giving shelter to "criminals" of the BJP.

The Trinamool MP also claimed that the Governor should first stop giving shelter to criminals and distributing arms and ammunition to them to kill Trinamool Congress workers. "As long as an incompetent Governor like you remains, as long as a BJP-servant Governor remains, you will never see anything good happening in West Bengal," Kalyan Banerjee had said.

Reacting to the remarks, the Governor on Sunday described the allegation floated by Banerjee as "inflammatory, explosive and irresponsible" and also cautioned of strong legal actions on his part. He also demanded an unconditional apology from Kalyan Banerjee if his allegations made publicly are untrue.

On Monday, the Governor also initiated a joint search and combing operation within the premises of Raj Bhavan in central Kolkata to check whether the allegations floated by Trinamool Congress MP were true or not.

After nothing surfaced following the joint combing operations, the Governor threatened to take legal action against Banerjee, and finally, on Tuesday, a suit was filed in the matter at the Calcutta High Court by the office of the Governor.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Serious allegations about arms distribution from Raj Bhavan! If true, this is a major security concern. The Governor's office should cooperate fully with investigations rather than filing counter cases. Truth must prevail.
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Arjun K
The Governor conducted his own search operation and found nothing - that should settle the matter. Making baseless allegations against constitutional positions sets a dangerous precedent. Banerjee ji should have evidence before making such serious claims.
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Sarah B
As someone following Indian politics, this seems like another political stunt. Both TMC and BJP are playing their games while common people suffer. When will our leaders learn to work together for public welfare? 😔
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Vikram M
Section 152 for endangering sovereignty? That's a very serious charge! Either Banerjee has solid evidence or he's playing with fire. The courts will decide, but this political drama is bad for Bengal's image.
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Michael C
Respectfully, I think both parties are going too far. The language used by Banerjee calling the Governor "incompetent" and "BJP-servant" is unbecoming of an MP. There are more dignified ways to raise concerns without personal attacks.
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Ananya R
Whatever the truth, this constant conflict between state government and Governor is affecting development work in

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