Kali Idol Taken By Police In West Bengal: BJP Slams Mamata Banerjee

A major political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after a Kali idol was reportedly removed by the police in a van from a temple in Kakdwip, near the Sundarbans. The BJP has strongly condemned the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging appeasement and criticising the state police for their actions.

BJP leaders accused the administration of trying to suppress the incident. Amit Malviya, the party's national IT cell chief, posted on X, "Mamata Banerjee's police took away Maa Kali in a prison van! Shame, shame-there's no place to hide this disgrace." He added that police initially intimidated locals and locked the temple gates but had to reopen them following strong protests from residents.

Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari also criticised the move, stating on X, "Instead of arresting culprits, the Kali idol was taken into a prison van, and seven Hindu protectors were arrested. You can do whatever you want."

Union Minister of State for Education, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, weighed in, saying, "In a blatant display of appeasement toward hardline fundamentalists, the failed Chief Minister @MamataOfficial and her party leaders have repeatedly attempted to hurt the religious sentiments of Sanatan Hindu followers. But such an unfortunate and insulting sight has never before been witnessed in West Bengal."

The Trinamool Congress, however, dismissed the BJP's allegations. A TMC spokesperson said, "The police have provided their explanation. Some people are trying to play distorted politics over the incident. Appropriate action is being taken by the authorities."

The incident has sparked heated political exchanges, with the BJP accusing the state government of undermining religious sentiments and the TMC maintaining that the matter is being handled according to law.