Garg Chattopadhyay arrested? Analysis of provocative comments, EVM fake news case and its impact on 2026 West Bengal elections.
Garg Chatterjee's arrested. Sanchita chatterjee May 2026 : Garg Chattopadhyay arrested? Analysis of provocative comments, EVM fake news case and its impact on 2026 West Bengal elections. Timing — 6 months before 2026 elections This arrest is just before the 2026 assembly elections. This is not just a cybercrime action, but a clear message — "There is no exemption for spreading false information on social media". Two charges — incitement + EVM rumours Provocative comments: Such posts on social media that can create tension between two communities EVM rumours: This is the most sensitive. Fake news about EVMs has been going viral since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission has now adopted a zero tolerance policy . Role of the Election Commission — Direct intervention The point here is that usually the local police station files an FIR in cybercrime. But this time the Election Commission itself has complained to the cybercrime department of Kolkata Police. I...