Kali idol controversy
Bengal Police Defends Transporting Desecrated Kali Idol in Prison Van Amid Political Controversy
Oct 23, 2025 07:36 pm CST
Following the desecration of a Kali idol in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, police faced criticism after viral videos showed them placing the idol in a prison van. Officials defended their action as necessary to protect the deity's sanctity during road blockades and stone-throwing incidents. The case has sparked political tensions between BJP and TMC, with one arrest made in connection with the desecration that occurred shortly after Kali Puja celebrations.
Political Uproar in Bengal: BJP Condemns Removal of Kali Idol by Police in Kakdwip Incident
Oct 22, 2025 11:24 pm CST
A major political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after police transported a Kali idol in a van following alleged vandalism in Kakdwip. BJP leaders, including Amit Malviya and Minister Sukanta Majumdar, have accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government of religious appeasement, while Trinamool Congress claims the opposition is politicizing the issue. The incident has sparked significant outrage among Hindu devotees and escalated political tensions in the state.