Archive · 24 Jan 2026
BJP MLA Accused of Bigamy and Torture
Anindita Chatterjee, the wife of West Bengal BJP MLA Hiran Chatterjee, has filed a police complaint against her husband and a model named Ritika Giri.
Anindita alleges that Hiran has been mentally and physically torturing her and has entered into a relationship with Ritika without obtaining a legal divorce.
The allegations came to light after photos of Hiran and Ritika's alleged marriage ceremony went viral on social media.
Anindita, along with her 19-year-old daughter, claims they have been facing extreme mental stress and humiliation since the news broke.
Hiran's daughter, Niyasa, expressed her embarrassment and confusion over the situation.
Ritika Giri, however, has countered the allegations, claiming that Anindita was aware of their relationship and that a legal divorce notice was sent.
The police have launched an inquiry into the matter.
Anindita Chatterjee filed an FIR against her husband, BJP MLA Hiran Chatterjee, and model Ritika Giri for alleged mental and physical torture and bigamy.
Photos of Hiran and Ritika's alleged marriage ceremony went viral on social media, triggering the allegations.
Anindita claims she and her 19-year-old daughter have been facing extreme mental stress and humiliation since the news broke.
Hiran's daughter, Niyasa, expressed her embarrassment and confusion over the situation.
Ritika Giri countered the allegations, claiming that Anindita was aware of their relationship and that a legal divorce notice was sent.
- Who
- Anindita Chatterjee (complainant), Hiran Chatterjee (accused MLA), Ritika Giri (accused model)
- What
- FIR filed for alleged mental and physical torture and bigamy
- When
- FIR filed on January 22, 2024; allegations surfaced on January 20, 2024
- Where
- Anandapur police station, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Why
- Allegations of mental and physical torture, bigamy, and humiliation
- Complainant
- Anindita Chatterjee
- Accused
- Hiran Chatterjee and Ritika Giri
- Allegations
- Mental and physical torture, bigamy
- FIR Filed
- January 22, 2024
- Location
- Anandapur police station, Kolkata
- Marriage Duration
- 23 years (since December 11, 2000)
- Ritika Giri's Claim
- Legal divorce notice sent, relationship known to Anindita