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.