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Mamata Banerjee Faces FIR Over TMCP Rally Court Violations
Kolkata Police opened a case involving Mamata Banerjee and organisers of a student-group event.
The event was held by the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad in Kolkata.
The Calcutta High Court allowed the event but set rules for it.
One rule said that one side of Cathedral Road had to stay open for traffic and pedestrians.
Police said both sides were blocked and that the programme lasted too long.
Police also alleged that some supporters moved barricades and jostled with officers.
The FIR lists several offences under India’s Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The case is being investigated, and a court has not yet decided whether anyone broke the law.
Kolkata Police registered a suo motu FIR against Mamata Banerjee and TMCP event organisers.
The case concerns alleged breaches of Calcutta High Court conditions for the August 28 foundation-day programme.
Police alleged that both flanks of Cathedral Road were blocked despite an order requiring one flank to remain open.
The programme allegedly continued beyond the court-approved time limit, reportedly noon to 3 p.m.
The FIR also cites alleged barricade removal, clashes with police and obstruction of official duties; the allegations remain under investigation.
- Who
- Kolkata Police registered an FIR against Mamata Banerjee and organisers of the Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad event.
- What
- A suo motu FIR was filed over alleged violations of Calcutta High Court conditions imposed on the TMCP foundation-day programme.
- Where
- The programme took place on Cathedral Road in central Kolkata, and the case was registered at Hastings Police Station.
- When
- The event was held on August 28, and the FIR was reported as registered on Saturday; one report records the case date as August 28, 2026.
- Why
- Police alleged that both road flanks were blocked, the event exceeded its permitted hours, barricades were breached and officers were obstructed.
Police and Administrative Allegations
Unresolved Claims and Political Response
Road access and event timing
Police and Administrative Allegations
Police alleged that supporters blocked both flanks of Cathedral Road and that the programme continued beyond the High Court’s permitted time.
Unresolved Claims and Political Response
The reports do not provide a substantive response from Banerjee or TMCP organisers to these allegations, and no court finding has confirmed a violation.
Conduct involving police
Police and Administrative Allegations
The complaint alleges that supporters moved or breached barricades, jostled with police and obstructed personnel performing their duties.
Unresolved Claims and Political Response
Police said the roles of all people involved would be examined during the investigation; responsibility has not yet been judicially determined.
Political framing
Police and Administrative Allegations
One report said West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari instructed police to file the FIR and approach the High Court over the alleged violations.
Unresolved Claims and Political Response
Other reports described the case as a police suo motu FIR. During the event, Banerjee accused the BJP of divisive politics and using police to spread fear, while also alleging that it had influenced the previous assembly election.
Key facts
- FIR status
- Suo motu case registered by Kolkata Police
- Named parties
- Mamata Banerjee and organisers of the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad meeting
- Police station
- Hastings Police Station, Kolkata
- Court conditions
- One flank of Cathedral Road was to remain open for traffic and pedestrians
- Permitted timing
- Reports identify the court-approved event period as noon to 3 p.m.
- Attendance guidance
- Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya directed organisers to make efforts to keep attendance below 1,500
- BNS provisions
- Sections 61(2), 223, 125(a), 132 and 285
- Legal status
- The allegations have not been established in court and remain under investigation
Quotes
A senior Kolkata Police officer
Senior officer who described the FIR and the planned investigation.
“The FIR has been registered for the alleged violation of the court’s order. The role of all those involved in the violation will be examined during the course of the investigation. The case was registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on August 28.”
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“The allegations include violation of the high court’s directions, obstruction of traffic and incidents involving police personnel deployed at the spot.”
CNBC TV 18
Sources
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