Though actor-politician Paresh Rawal had apologised for his controversial comments, CPI(M) leader Md Salim had lodged a police complaint at Taltala Police Station of Kolkata.
The former BJP MP asked at a Gujarat election rally as to what Gujaratis would do with gas cylinders – "cook fish for Bengalis"? After many called his words hateful, he 'clarified' that he meant Rohingya and Bangladeshi people who are allegedly living "illegally" in the country.
Actor Paresh Rawal has been booked by Kolkata Police under different sections of the IPC on a complaint filed by CPI(M) state secretary Md Salim, who alleged that he delivered
Salim, in his complaint to Taratola Police Station, said he came across a video on various social media platforms featuring the actor giving a speech, which could promote feelings of hatred against Bengalis. CPI(M) Leader Wants Paresh Rawal Prosecuted for Hate Speech Against Bengali Community.