Kolkata Police Demands Creator's Identity Over Mamata Banerjee Meme, BJP Says 'Acting Like Her Doormat'

A viral meme depicting CM Banerjee has sparked debate on political satire. The Kolkata Police has demanded the creators' identities and threatened legal action, leading to criticism from the BJP.

Kolkata Police demands CM Mamata's meme makers' identity ( Image Source :PTI )

New Delhi: A recent meme depicting Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ignited a debate regarding political satire. A spoof video went viral depicting CM Mamata Banerjee dancing to a song. In response to the meme, the Kolkata Police has taken a strong stance, demanding the identification of its creators.

"You are directed to immediately disclose your identity including name and residence. If the information sought is not revealed, you shall be liable for legal action u/s 42 CrPC," read a post from the Kolkata Police responding to the tweet.

You are directed to immediately disclose your identity including name and residence. If the information sought is not revealed, you shall be liable for legal action u/s 42 CrPC.

Cyber PS, Lalbazar
Kolkata
Ph no: 033-22143000 pic.twitter.com/nApoBciUWd

— DCP (Cyber Crime), Kolkata Police (@DCCyberKP) May 4, 2024

As per reports, this is not the first time the Bengal police have cracked down on tweets and memes mocking the Chief Minister.

BJP Responds To Kolkata Police Move On Spoof Video, Says Acting ‘Like Mamata Banerjee’s Doormat’

BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya reacted to the Kolkata Police's demand saying that the police are prioritising Mamata Banerjee's interests over more urgent matters.

“Relax@KolkataPolice- You have other more pressing issues on hand, rather than act like Mamata Banerjee’s doormat. For instance, TMC workers are assaulting women across Kolkata for having political views different from the ruling party or worse they have hung obscene posters deriding the Prime Minister across greater Kolkata area… What have you done about them?”

Relax @KolkataPolice - You have other more pressing issues on hand, rather than act like Mamata Banerjee’s doormat. For instance, TMC workers are assaulting women across Kolkata for having political views different from the ruling party or worse they have hung obscene posters… https://t.co/sTsOiIy2Tr pic.twitter.com/1kA2leAg8F

— Amit Malviya (मोदी का परिवार) (@amitmalviya) May 6, 2024

“@ECISVEEP should take note of voter intimidation by Kolkata Police. This is the same Kolkata Police, which hounded a Jadavpur University professor, for almost 10 years, at the behest of the Bengal CM, just because he shared a cartoon of Mamata Banerjee on WhatsApp. They are at it, again,” he said.