Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Member of Parliament Abhishek Banerjee has been barred from traveling abroad for medical treatment. The travel restriction is linked to an active police case involving allegations that Banerjee made intimidatory statements during the campaign for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

Authorities have indicated that the denial of travel is tied to the legal proceedings currently underway. While Banerjee sought to travel for specialized eye treatment, the investigation into his campaign conduct has resulted in a travel ban. The situation highlights the ongoing legal friction between the TMC leadership and law enforcement agencies regarding political rhetoric used during the election cycle. The specific nature of the 'intimidatory' statements remains a point of focus for investigators, though the defense has argued that the travel is a medical necessity rather than an attempt to evade legal accountability. As of now, the legal system has prioritized the investigation over the MP's request for international medical care, citing that his treatment can be managed within India.