Kolkata, Nov 14 TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the police here on Saturday for questioning in connection with a case concerning an old social media post, an officer said.
An FIR was registered against the TMC MP following a complaint about his social media post in May that allegedly targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Gujaratis during the assembly poll period.
The complaint, filed on May 27, alleged that the remarks were irresponsible and could potentially hurt community sentiments.
Police served Banerjee a notice directing him to appear for questioning.
The MP is being questioned at Bhowanipur police station, the officer said.
He has also been summoned by Girish Park police station in the city on November 20 in connection with another social media post.
(PTI News)
