West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said strict action would be taken against MLA Humayun Kabir over his recent provocative remarks, stating that such statements would no longer be tolerated.
Speaking on the floor of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister informed the House that three cases have been registered against the MLA two at Rejinagar Police Station and one at Shaktipur Police Station.
“I will not allow him to speak in such a threatening manner. This is going to be his last such remark,” CM Adhikari said.
The Chief Minister added that “enough is enough” and said the time had come to “teach him a lesson.” He also alleged that Humayun Kabir had been able to escape action in the past because there was a “weak Chief Minister.”
Adhikari also alleged that the motive behind Kabir's remarks was to consolidate the Muslim vote bank in the Rejinagar Assembly constituency, which became vacant after Kabir retained another seat following his victory from two constituencies.
The issue was raised in the Assembly after two BJP MLAs submitted a point of order seeking the Chief Minister’s response to Kabir’s remarks.
The controversy stems from a public meeting held by Humayun Kabir at Rejinagar on June 26, where he allegedly issued a warning to BJP leaders. During the meeting, Kabir said, “The day I mobilize thousands of Muslims and take to the streets, I will strike so hard that there won’t be anyone left to even carry your party flag.”
The MLA had also made controversial remarks directed at a police officer in Shaktipur on June 6, leading to further criticism.
Humayun Kabir, founder of AJUP, has previously faced criticism for making provocative public statements. Responding to the Chief Minister’s remarks, Kabir said that his comments were not directed at Mr. Adhikari.
The registration of three criminal cases and the Chief Minister’s strong warning have intensified the political row, with the matter now expected to see further legal and political developments.
