Complaint Filed Against Ex WB CM Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Insult to Hindu Dharma and ‘Instilling Fear of Muslims’ Among Hindus.

Upananda Brahmachari | HENB | New Delhi | May 21, 2026:: A formal complaint has been submitted at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Siliguri against Mamata Banerjee by Advocate Rinki Chatterjee Singh, alleging that the senior political leader made repeated remarks insulting Hindu Dharma and attempting to instill fear among Hindus through communal rhetoric.

According to sources associated with the complainant, the matter has presently been recorded as a General Diary Entry (GDE) bearing No. 245/2026 dated 20 June 2026 at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Siliguri. Police authorities are reportedly examining the complaint and advancing procedural steps before registration of a formal FIR in accordance with legal provisions.

Allegations Mentioned in the Complaint

In her written submission addressed to the Officer-in-Charge of the Cyber Crime Police Station, Siliguri, Advocate Rinki Chatterjee Singh alleged that Mamata Banerjee made derogatory remarks against Sanatan Dharma during a public gathering connected to a Muslim religious function.

The complainant claimed that the former Chief Minister allegedly referred to Hindu Dharma as “ganda dharma” or “dirty religion,” remarks which, according to the complaint, deeply hurt the sentiments of Hindus and followers of Sanatan Dharma across India and abroad.

The complaint further alleged that during political campaigning related to the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, Mamata Banerjee made statements suggesting that Hindus could face severe consequences if attacked by a “particular community.” According to the complainant, such remarks created fear among members of the Hindu community and contributed to communal provocation and social unrest.

Complaint Cites Multiple BNS Sections

The complaint states that the alleged remarks and actions attract several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The sections cited include:

• Section 351 — Criminal intimidation
• Section 352 — Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace
• Section 353 — Statements conducing to public mischief
• Section 354 — Acts done to induce belief of divine displeasure
• Section 356 — Defamation
• Section 299 — Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings

According to Advocate Singh, the alleged statements amounted to deliberate insults against Hindu Dharma and attempted to influence public sentiment through fear and communal polarization.

Appeal for Equal Application of Law

The complainant urged the police authorities to take action “without considering political position or influence,” emphasizing that constitutional office bearers are expected to maintain equal respect toward all religious communities.

In the complaint, Advocate Singh argued that as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee represented people from all religions and therefore had a responsibility to avoid statements capable of hurting religious sentiments or disturbing communal harmony.

Police Yet to Register Formal FIR

At present, police sources indicate that the matter remains under preliminary procedural consideration through the GDE entry. Officials are reportedly examining the allegations, legal provisions cited in the complaint, and supporting materials before deciding on the registration of a formal FIR under applicable rules.

No official statement has yet been issued by West Bengal Police regarding the next course of action.

Similarly, neither All India Trinamool Congress nor Mamata Banerjee has publicly responded to the allegations contained in the complaint so far.

Political Significance Ahead of 2026 Elections

The complaint emerges at a politically sensitive time ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, where issues relating to religion, communal harmony, minority politics, and identity-based mobilization are expected to remain major campaign themes.

Observers believe the development could intensify political debate in the state, particularly among groups advocating stronger protection of religious sentiments and those emphasizing constitutional protections surrounding political speech and public expression.

Update on 26.05.2026

FIR Against Former CM Mamata Banerjee Under Non-Bailable Section

The Cyber Crime Police Station under the Siliguri Police Commissionerate has finally registered a case against former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vide🔗 FIR No. 38/26 dated 25/05/2026. 🔗The case was lodged in Siliguri by Advocate Rinki Chatterjee Singh, who alleged that Mamata Banerjee, during her tenure as West Bengal Chief Minister, made derogatory remarks against Hindus and Hinduism at an Eid celebration in Kolkata last year. The FIR is also linked to allegations that the former Chief Minister attempted to frighten Hindu voters in a highly communal manner during her last election campaign.

Chatterjee alleged that Mamata’s remarks labelled Sanatan Dharma as “Ganda Dharma” or a “dirty religion,” thereby offending Hindus across India and the world. The lawyer further stated in her complaint that the remark, allegedly made from the stage of a Muslim religious congregation, was “absolutely unacceptable.”

In her complaint, she also claimed that several senior leaders of the All India Trinamool Congress, including ministers in the previous government, had allegedly targeted Hinduism in recent years. She described the purported “Ganda Dharma” remark by Mamata Banerjee as the most serious among such instances.

Chatterjee further alleged that Mamata Banerjee made an indirect threat toward the Hindu community during the campaign period for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

“Such remarks allegedly created fear among members of the Hindu community and promoted social unrest, religious provocation, and communal disharmony with the intention of influencing voters through fear and intimidation,” the complaint stated while referring to a specific campaign speech.

Police have reportedly invoked Sections 351(1) (criminal intimidation), 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), and 353(2) (promoting feelings of enmity, hatred, or ill will between communities) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Mamata Banerjee in the case.

While Sections 351(1) and 352 are bailable offences, Section 353(2) is a non-bailable offence carrying a punishment of imprisonment that may extend to three years, or fine, or both.

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