Bengal Legislative Assembly passes a resolution denouncing Nupur Sharma’s remarks

(Left side) CM Mamata Banerjee and Nupur Sharma

Kolkata – A resolution was passed in the Bengal Legislative Assembly condemning Nupur Sharma’s remarks allegedly insulting Prophet Mohammad. (Does Bengal Legislative Assembly have a right to pass a resolution on a religious issue under the secular Indian Constitution ? – Editor)

How Nupur Sharma has still not been arrested ? – CM Mamata Banerjee

During the discussions held before passing a resolution against Nupur Sharma, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “We took action when there was violence in the State, but how this woman (Nupur Sharma) has still not been arrested ? I know she will not be arrested.”

BJP MLAs stage a walkout

BJP MLAs staged a walkout when the resolution was presented against Nupur Sharma.

Editorial viewpoint

Has Trinamool Congress ever passed a similar resolution against M F Husain for drawing nude and indecent pictures of Hindu Deities ?