Kolkata, April 18: Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir has approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking an investigation into a video clip released by the TMC. Kabir recently formed his own political party and is contesting in the upcoming assembly elections.
The video shows Kabir in conversation with an unidentified individual, discussing a purported deal of ₹1,000 crores to sway minority votes in favor of the BJP during the West Bengal assembly elections.
Kabir claims the video is fake and generated using artificial intelligence, alleging that the TMC deliberately released it to tarnish his reputation ahead of the elections.
In his petition filed before Justice Sougata Bhattacharya’s single-judge bench, Kabir has requested a fair investigation to identify those responsible for creating and disseminating the video.
The petition has been accepted, and it is expected to be heard on April 22.
In a media interaction, Kabir stated, “We will teach these conspirators a lesson and show what the legal consequences of such political schemes are. Our lawyers have initiated necessary actions in this matter.”
Following the release of the video, Kabir has faced political fallout, as Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM has distanced itself from its previously announced alliance with Kabir and his party for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.
Meanwhile, the BJP has dismissed the TMC’s allegations, asserting that it has no secret deal with Kabir. A BJP leader claimed the party would never align with someone who speaks of constructing a Babri Masjid-like structure in Berhampore district.
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