A case was registered against actor-turned-BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty by West Bengal Police on Wednesday for allegedly delivering a provocative speech during a party programme in North 24 Parganas district last month.

According to reports, the complaint against Chakraborty pertains to a speech he made during a BJP programme at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) in Salt Lake area on October 27, based on which police registered an FIR at Bidhannagar South Police Station.

The programme, which took place in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, was organised to kick off the West Bengal leg of the BJP’s membership drive.

“We have started an investigation into the case,” said a senior officer of Bidhannagar police reported by PTI.

BJP state president and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar described the FIR a result of vendetta politics. Chakraborty has not commented on the FIR yet.

“There is nothing provocative in his speech. These are nothing but attempts to intimidate him by using police as a political tool,” the BJP state president said.

Chakraborty, who was awarded India’s highest film honor, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, earlier this year, asserted on October 27 that the “masnad” (throne) of West Bengal will be claimed by the BJP following the 2026 Assembly elections. He pledged to utilise all necessary efforts to accomplish this objective.

During his address at a program organised by the EZCC, Chakraborty stated, “In 2026, the masnad will be ours, and we will undertake all actions required to achieve this goal.”

In reference to TMC MLA Humayun Kabir’s communal comments directed at BJP supporters during the Lok Sabha elections, Chakraborty cautioned against any attempts to intimidate voters affiliated with the saffron party, encouraging them not to abstain from participating in the forthcoming Assembly elections. He called upon the booth-level workers of the BJP to firmly resist any such efforts.

On Wednesday, chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ echoed through the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly amid ruckus over the passing of a resolution calling for a dialogue between the Centre and elected representatives regarding the restoration of the erstwhile state’s special status.

The Assembly witnessed chaos after the resolution’s approval, as BJP members surged into the well of the House, tearing copies of the document and directing slogans at the speaker and the National Conference (NC) government.

The intense protests from BJP members led to multiple interruptions in the proceedings, ultimately prompting the speaker to adjourn the session for the day.

As tensions escalated, NC and BJP representatives exchanged sharp remarks while opposition members raised various slogans, including ‘Jai Shri Ram,’ ‘August 5 Zindabad,’ ‘Vande Mataram,’ ‘Anti-national Agenda Nahi Chalega,’ ‘Anti-Jammu Agenda Nahi Chalega,’ ‘Pakistani Agenda Nahin Chalega,’ and ‘Speaker Hai Hai’.

Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, Sunil Sharma, accused the speaker of bias, asserting, “Reports indicate that you (the speaker) convened a meeting of ministers yesterday to draft the resolution yourself.”

“We condemn the introduction of the bill by NC-Cong aimed at reinstating Article 370, deeming it unconstitutional and misleading. J&K legislative Assembly is not above the parliament and Supreme Court of India, which upheld the abrogation of Article 370. Abdullah family cannot restore 370 even after taking a thousand generations,” he said, speaking to the media.

Another BJP member, Sham Lal Sharma, claimed that the resolution was prepared in collusion with the speaker in a guest house.

Sharma further argued that the Assembly election mandate supported the abrogation of Article 370, highlighting that the BJP secured 26 per cent of the votes compared to NC’s 23 per cent. He urged the speaker to act independently, accusing him of behaving like an NC leader during the proceedings.

The Assembly approved the resolution by voice vote amidst the uproar from BJP members. The resolution, introduced by J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, sought to restore the special status that was revoked by the Centre on August 5, 2019.

Choudhary’s resolution emphasised the significance of the special status and constitutional guarantees that protected the identity, culture, and rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, expressing concern over their removal.

It urged the Government of India to commence dialogue with elected representatives from Jammu and Kashmir to restore the special status and constitutional protections, while ensuring that any restoration process respects both national unity and the legitimate aspirations of the region’s residents.

The Parliament Winter Session will commence from November 25 and will conclude on December 20. The winter session will take place two days after the announcement of Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly election results.

Kiren Rijiju, Parliamentary Affairs Minister affirmed that the government’s proposal to convene both Houses of the Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) during this period was sanctioned by President Droupadi Murmu.

Notably, the upcoming Winter Session will be the observance of Constitution Day on November 26, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution. Reportedly, the event will be celebrated in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi, with members of both Houses gathering to honour the country’s foundational document.

Taking to X, Kiren Rijiju said that the President, on the recommendation of Government of India, has approved the proposal for summoning of both the Houses of Parliament for the Winter Session, 2024 from 25th November to 20th December, 2024 (subject to exigencies of parliamentary business). The Union Minister added that on 26th November, 2024 (Constitution Day), 75th Anniversary of the adoption of Constitution, the event would be celebrated in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.

In this session, raging discussions are expected to be held around two key legislative proposals: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and One Nation, One Election.

Previously, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had stressed on the importance of the Waqf (Amendment Bill), asserting that it would be addressed in the winter session. Addressing an election rally in Gurugram, the Home Minister said that they will resolve The Waqf Board law in the next session of the Parliament.

At present, a Joint Parliamentary Committee(JPC) is holding marathon meetings across various states to engage with stakeholders and address their concerns and build a consensus on the contentious bill.

Reportedly, the Centre might also look to introduce One Nation One Election Bill which will ensure simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Unity Day speech in Gujarat, said that the One Nation, One Election proposal, which aims to synchronise all elections in the country either on a single day or within a specific time frame, will be cleared soon and will become a reality.

The Prime Minister said that they are now working towards One Nation One Election, which will strengthen India’s democracy, give the optimum outcome of India’s resources and the country will gain new momentum in achieving the dream of a developed India.