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NCSC seeks report on Mamata Banerjee's alleged derogatory remark against SC community
On April 26, 2026, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) took suo motu cognisance of a video clip allegedly showing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee using 'derogatory' language against the SC community at an election rally. The NCSC directed the Chief Secretary of West Bengal and the Director General of Police to submit a detailed report within three days of receipt of the notice. The related article about these actions was published on April 27, 2026.
Why It Matters
This move underscores the NCSC's oversight role in matters involving remarks about the Scheduled Castes and could influence political discourse in West Bengal ahead of elections.
Timeline
2 Events
Article published reporting NCSC action
April 27, 2026
The article reporting the NCSC's action was published on April 27, 2026 at 03:06 am IST.
NCSC takes suo motu cognisance; directs report within three days
April 26, 2026
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) took suo motu cognisance of a video clip allegedly showing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee using 'derogatory' language against the SC community during an election rally. The commission wrote to the Chief Secretary of West Bengal and the Director General of Police, directing them to submit a detailed report within three days of receipt of the notice.