A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty, following a controversial speech he delivered at a BJP event in Salt Lake, West Bengal. The complaint, lodged by the Bidhannagar Police, accuses Chakraborty of making provocative remarks during his address at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) on October 27.
The speech, which was delivered as part of the BJP’s campaign event, has drawn significant attention for its bold statements. Chakraborty, a prominent BJP leader and recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award earlier this year, declared that the “masnad” (throne) of West Bengal would be taken by the BJP after the 2026 Assembly elections. He also emphasized that the party would go to any lengths to achieve this objective.
“In 2026, the masnad will be ours, and we will do everything to achieve this goal,” Chakraborty said during the event, sending a clear message about the BJP’s political ambitions in the state.
The speech also touched on alleged attempts by rival political parties to intimidate BJP voters. Referring to communal comments made by TMC MLA Humayun Kabir in the past, Chakraborty warned that such efforts to suppress voter turnout would not be tolerated. He urged BJP booth-level workers to stand firm against any such intimidation in the lead-up to the 2026 Assembly elections.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah was also present at the event, which marked the launch of the BJP’s membership drive in West Bengal.
Following the filing of the FIR at the Bidhannagar South police station, the police have initiated an investigation into the matter. However, Chakraborty, who is currently unavailable for comment, has not addressed the accusations publicly.
Reacting to the FIR, BJP state president and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar condemned the case, labeling it as a politically motivated attempt at “vendetta politics.” He defended Chakraborty’s speech, asserting that the remarks were not provocative but part of a legitimate political discourse. Majumdar further accused the ruling party of using the police as a tool to intimidate the opposition.
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