West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Orders Arrests over Derogatory Netaji Remarks Online
The chief minister said police will book offenders and order deletions and apologies after a BJP Rajya Sabha MP’s remarks sparked controversy.
- On Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed police to take stringent action against individuals posting derogatory comments about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on social media.
- Controversy emerged after a BJP Rajya Sabha MP labeled Netaji a "war criminal" and questioned his leadership, raising doubts over the role of the Azad Hind Fauj in India's freedom struggle.
- Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a protest Tuesday against these "deeply hurtful" remarks, while the government announced every MLA must establish a 'Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Seva Kendra' in their constituency.
- Adhikari instructed the Cyber Department to pursue action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, stating, "The law is equal for MLAs, MPs, leaders of any party, government officials or police officers."
- Officials clarified that deleting social media posts will not prevent police action, as the government continues to demand accountability for misuse of platforms against the freedom fighter Netaji.
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Bengal CM directs police to arrest those making derogatory remarks against Netaji
Nagendra Roy alias Ananta Maharaj, a leader from Cooch Behar and nominated to the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal in July 2023 as a candidate backed by the BJP, made derogatory remarks against Netaji
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