Chakraborty’s legal team asserts that Ghosh’s accusations have caused irreparable harm to the actor’s personal and professional reputation. The suit specifically refers to Ghosh’s allegations that Chakraborty was involved in several high-profile financial scandals, including the notorious Alchemist Group money laundering case, the Rose Valley Financial Scandal, and the Saradha Chit Fund Scandal. According to Chakraborty’s lawyers, these accusations are entirely unfounded and have been made with malicious intent, driven by political animosity.
In addition to the financial allegations, the defamation suit also highlights Ghosh’s claims about Chakraborty’s family. Ghosh reportedly accused Chakraborty’s son of being involved in a rape case, an allegation Chakraborty vehemently denies. Furthermore, the TMC spokesperson allegedly made remarks about Chakraborty’s wife, suggesting her involvement in dubious financial transactions. These comments, Chakraborty argues, were designed to tarnish his family’s reputation and harm their social standing.
The actor-turned-politician, who is also a recipient of the Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award, claims that the defamatory remarks have not only affected his personal life but have also jeopardized his career in films and advertising. He is now seeking legal redress in a bid to restore his and his family’s honor and to hold Ghosh accountable for the damage caused by his statements.
In a sharp counteraction, Kunal Ghosh has also taken legal steps, filing a criminal defamation suit against Mithun Chakraborty. Ghosh expressed his readiness to face the legal proceedings and indicated that he would seek a CBI investigation into the allegations he made against the actor. He further stated that he had already filed his own defamation suit against Chakraborty in the Bankshall Court, claiming that the actor had made defamatory remarks about him. Ghosh has also challenged Chakraborty’s claims, pointing out the actor’s history of political affiliations — from his early involvement with the Naxalite movement to his later affiliations with Shiv Sena, TMC, and now BJP. Ghosh argues that Chakraborty’s frequent changes in political allegiance raise questions about his credibility.
The situation has become a highly charged political and legal standoff, with both parties using the courtroom as a platform for their broader political battles. Ghosh’s remarks about Chakraborty’s political career — including accusations that the actor switched parties to avoid investigation — have only fueled the fire. Ghosh, who has been vocal about his criticism of Chakraborty’s political moves, emphasized that he was “waiting for this situation” to present documents related to the chit fund cases in court, and insisted that the CBI should investigate the matter further.
While the legal battle intensifies, it remains to be seen how the courts will rule on the defamation suits. The legal proceedings, which have been marked by intense public scrutiny, have yet to announce a hearing date, although sources suggest that the case may be brought before the court as early as next week.
This high-profile defamation dispute underscores the ongoing rivalry between two prominent political figures in West Bengal and highlights the complex interplay between politics and personal reputations in the state. It also sheds light on the intricacies of political discourse, where personal attacks and legal confrontations often spill over into public view, creating dramatic spectacles that resonate with the public and media alike.
As the case develops, the people of Bengal, and indeed the entire nation, will be watching closely to see how this legal drama unfolds in the courts.