Statement made on Twitter by Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition, West Bengal Legislative Assembly
It has come to my notice that various Social Media Users across the State as well as from different parts of the country are receiving notices from @KolkataPolice, @WBPolice and their Cyber Crime Departments, directing them to delete certain posts and threatening them of strict penal action.
Mostly Social Media Users are receiving Notices under Section 168 of the BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita) 2023, for posting content related to the RG Kar rape & murder incident, which are critical of the State Govt, Police & Administration.
I believe Free Speech is the backbone of a healthy Democracy. So if anyone is being harassed for just posting their opinion and if the post is not outright vulgar, I am ready to provide Legal Assistance at free of cost.
Kindly forward the Notice sent by the Police along with your Name & Contact details to my email id:-
My legal team will contact you and render legal services.
~ Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition, West Bengal Legislative Assembly