An FIR has been lodged against Bengali actors Parambrata Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee for their social media posts from 2021. The complainant accused the duo of exacerbating political tensions and contributing to the violence that erupted across West Bengal during the post-election unrest that year.
Allegations of Incitement
The complaint, filed on May 22, 2026, claims that the actors' exchanges on social media platforms aggravated the already volatile political climate in the state. According to the complainant, their posts and interactions online fueled hostility between rival political groups, which in turn led to widespread violence and unrest after the 2021 assembly elections.
Background of the Case
The FIR specifically references posts made in 2021, when West Bengal witnessed significant post-poll violence following the state assembly elections. The complainant argues that the actors, as public figures with substantial followings, should have exercised greater responsibility in their online conduct. Instead, their social media activity allegedly inflamed passions and encouraged further conflict.
Both Parambrata Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee are prominent figures in Bengali cinema and have been vocal about their political views on social media. The case highlights the ongoing debate about the role of celebrities in political discourse and the legal boundaries of free speech in India.
Legal Proceedings
Authorities have registered the FIR and initiated an investigation into the matter. The actors have not yet issued a public response to the allegations. Legal experts suggest that the case could set a precedent for how social media posts by public figures are scrutinized in relation to incitement and public order.
The development comes amid broader concerns about the impact of social media on political stability in India, with several states facing similar issues of online hate speech and its real-world consequences.
