New Delhi, May 16 -- A fierce political war of words has erupted in West Bengal after a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee. The case, filed on May 15, accuses Banerjee of delivering "provocative, threatening, and inflammatory speeches" during the recent 2026 Assembly election campaign.

While the opposition claims a long overdue reckoning is underway, senior TMC leaders have rallied around Banerjee, dismissing the legal action as a calculated political hit job.

Responding to the development on Saturday, veteran TMC MP Saugata Roy staunchly defended Banerjee, stating that the charges lack substance and are entirely politically motivated.

"I see this as an attempted politica...