The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on Sunday (April 26, 2026) 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 NCSC has written to the Chief Secretary of West Bengal and the Director General of Police, directing them to submit a detailed report within three days of the receipt of the notice.