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TMC Disciplinary Panel Pulls Up MLA Humayun Kabir for Remarks Against Suvendu Adhikari

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In a significant move, the disciplinary committee of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday reprimanded MLA Humayun Kabir for his controversial remarks targeting Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari. The committee instructed Kabir to adhere strictly to the party's ethics and ideological principles, emphasizing the need for responsible and non-provocative speech.

Kabir had made public comments about Adhikari in response to a question regarding potential protests if Adhikari were to visit Murshidabad on April 12 and 13. When asked if he would organize protests, Kabir had indicated that he would address the situation at the time. However, his remarks led to backlash within the party.

The four-member disciplinary panel, led by senior minister Shovandev Chatterjee, met Kabir and conveyed their concerns. Chatterjee told the media, "We have told Kabir in unequivocal terms that whatever provocations he may face, he must always follow the party line. He should avoid making statements that could be seen as provocative or communally sensitive."

Chatterjee further stressed the importance of upholding the secular and pluralistic values enshrined in the Indian Constitution. He reminded Kabir that, as lawmakers, their identity as public representatives should always take precedence over personal or religious affiliations.

"No one is above the party's ethics and ideology," Chatterjee said, adding that the directive applied to all TMC leaders and MLAs, not just Kabir. Kabir, he noted, had assured the committee that he would refrain from making inappropriate comments in the future.

The committee also reiterated the message from TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, who had recently advised all ministers and MLAs to avoid commenting on provocative statements made by BJP leaders. Instead, Banerjee had urged that such issues should be left to the party's top leadership to respond to, in order to prevent escalation.

After the meeting, Kabir told reporters that he was "happy" with the proceedings and had taken the committee's advice in good faith.