Bengal Police never take action against those who criticise Hinduism; but they take action against Sharmishtha

Criticism from BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari

Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (Bengal) – Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra had made objectionable statements about Shri Kali Mata. No action was taken against her. No action was taken even after Sayoni Ghosh circulated a photograph of her imposing restrictions on the Shivalinga. There are several cases registered against Firhad Hakim, who is a minister; however, no action was taken against him either.

Mamata Banerjee – 'Maha Kumbh is Mrityu Kumbh'. 'Jai Shree Ram is insulting abusive cuss word, hurled towards her.' ❌ No legal action.

Mahua Moitra – “Kali to me is a meat-eating, alcohol-accepting Goddess,” ❌ No legal action.

Firhad Hakim – “Those who are not born in Islam… https://t.co/LaWLeD5NpJ

— Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) June 1, 2025

Meanwhile, Sharmistha Panoli made remarks about Pakistan and was immediately arrested by the Bengal Police, criticised Suvendu Adhikari, a BJP MLA in Bengal and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly. Sharmistha was recently arrested by the Kolkata Police for allegedly making objectionable statements while replying to a Pakistani woman who criticised India over Operation Sindoor. Adhikari criticised the Police for this.