Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary and Member of Parliament, left the West Bengal CID office on June 15, 2026 [1].
The inquiry involves allegations of signature forgery regarding the party's choice of Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. This investigation targets a high-ranking official within the ruling party, potentially impacting the political stability and legal standing of the TMC leadership.
Banerjee appeared for questioning at the West Bengal CID headquarters, located at Bhawani Bhawan in Alipore, Kolkata [1]. Reports said the duration of the questioning lasted approximately six hours [2]. The investigation focuses on whether signatures were forged to influence the selection process for the legislative assembly's opposition leadership [3].
Prior to the appearance at the headquarters, four CID officers visited the residence of the MP to serve a formal notice [4]. This procedural step preceded the summons to the Alipore office on June 15, 2026 [1].
The CID's probe into the signature-forgery case is part of a broader inquiry into the authenticity of documents submitted during the leadership selection process [3]. The agency has not released a formal statement regarding the findings of the six-hour session, but Banerjee was permitted to leave the premises following the inquiry [1].
Because the case involves the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, the outcome could have implications for the legitimacy of the current opposition leadership. The CID continues to examine the evidence related to the alleged forgery as part of its ongoing criminal investigation [3].
“The inquiry involves allegations of signature forgery regarding the party's choice of Leader of Opposition”
The questioning of a National General Secretary by the Criminal Investigation Department highlights a significant legal challenge for the TMC. Because the case involves the integrity of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly's leadership selection, any proven forgery could lead to legal disputes over the legitimacy of the Leader of Opposition and create a political vulnerability for the party's top brass.
