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Abhishek Banerjee Gets Notice to Appear in Billboard Case

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 4:42 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Trinamool Congress secretary Abhishek Banerjee received a notice to appear for questioning in the Camac Street billboard case.
Police from Shakespeare Sarani station visited Banerjee’s Kalighat home on Oct 11, marking a second weekly attempt.
An Aug 27 protest over removing a TMC billboard with the party’s name and twin-flower symbol sparked the dispute.
Police and Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials alleged harassment by Banerjee supporters, prompting three FIRs at Shakespeare Sarani station.

History

Historical Context

Habitat II, the United Nations World Conference on Human Settlements, convened in Istanbul in 1996 and urged cities to regulate outdoor advertising. In response, Delhi Municipal Corporation removed twelve illegal political billboards, and the Election Commission of India levied a INR5 million fine on violators. Today, Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Kolkata police are confronting Trinamool Congress secretary Abhishek Banerjee over a contested TMC billboard, mirroring the earlier crackdown. The dispute may drive Indian metros to adopt stricter signage bylaws and higher penalties, reshaping partisan visual campaigning nationwide.

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Story summary

Trinamool Congress secretary Abhishek Banerjee received a notice to appear for questioning in the Camac Street billboard case.
Police from Shakespeare Sarani station visited Banerjee’s Kalighat home on Oct 11, marking a second weekly attempt.
An Aug 27 protest over removing a TMC billboard with the party’s name and twin-flower symbol sparked the dispute.
Police and Kolkata Municipal Corporation officials alleged harassment by Banerjee supporters, prompting three FIRs at Shakespeare Sarani station.

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