FIR Filed Against Mamata Banerjee for Alleged Derogatory Remarks on Sanatan Dharma
FIR against Mamata Banerjee over 'Ganda Dharma' remark
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An FIR has been filed against Mamata Banerjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, for allegedly referring to Sanatan Dharma as 'ganda dharma' during an Eid celebration in Kolkata. The complaint claims her remarks incited communal disharmony and hurt religious sentiments.
- 01The FIR was lodged by advocate Rinki Chatterjee Singh at the Siliguri Cyber Police Station.
- 02Banerjee's comments are alleged to have promoted communal disharmony and hurt the sentiments of Sanatan Dharma followers.
- 03The complaint cites Banerjee's provocative statements during the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election campaign.
- 04Charges include criminal intimidation and intentional insult under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- 05BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has publicly criticized Banerjee for her remarks, questioning her intentions.
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An FIR has been registered against Mamata Banerjee, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal and leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), for allegedly derogatory remarks about Sanatan Dharma during an Eid celebration last year in Kolkata. The complaint, filed by advocate Rinki Chatterjee Singh, claims Banerjee referred to Sanatan Dharma as 'ganda dharma' (dirty religion), which reportedly hurt the sentiments of its followers and promoted communal disharmony. The FIR includes charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), specifically for criminal intimidation and intentional insult. Banerjee's comments were also linked to her campaign rhetoric for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, where she allegedly made statements that could incite fear among voters. Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has criticized Banerjee, accusing her of using communal rhetoric to appease certain communities while insulting others. Adhikari's remarks have intensified the political discourse surrounding Banerjee's comments.
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The FIR against Mamata Banerjee may influence the political landscape in West Bengal, particularly ahead of the 2026 elections.
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