Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata: Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday skipped a summons by Shakespeare Sarani police station in connection with the Aug 27 Camac Street billboard dispute, citing short notice and prior parliamentary commitments. Banerjee, who was directed to appear before investigators on Monday, sent an email requesting a fresh summons with at least 48 hours’ prior notice. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
In his reply, Banerjee claimed that “the unilateral stipulation of such a short period for appearance, without affording a reasonable opportunity to accommodate prior engagements, is arbitrary and unreasonable”. On Monday, Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya spoke about “corruption” over “Sebaashray” and the investigation against Banerjee without taking his name. I cannot instruct the CM to do something,” he said.
He was later asked to appear next Wednesday. The notice relates to an FIR lodged over alleged obstruction and assault of civic personnel and police during a drive to remove a TMC-branded billboard outside the TMC office. “There is a successor. We don’t know how no step is being taken against him. Download the TOI App.