An advocate from Siliguri has sought legal action against a former Chief Minister of West Bengal over alleged remarks targeting Sanatan Dharma and the Hindu community. Rinki Chatterjee Singh, an advocate practising at the circuit bench of the Calcutta High Court in Jalpaiguri, submitted a complaint alleging that several statements made by the former CM had deeply hurt the religious sentiments of followers of Sanatan Dharma.
Advocate Alleges Anti-Sanatan Remarks By Mamata
In the complaint, the advocate alleged that during a public gathering held on the occasion of a Muslim religious event, the former chief minister referred to Sanatan Dharma using derogatory terms, allegedly calling it a “dirty religion.” The complaint claimed that the remarks insulted Hindu beliefs and hurt the sentiments of devotees across India and abroad.
The complaint also referred to remarks allegedly made during campaigning for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. According to the advocate, the former CM allegedly warned that if a particular community attacked Hindus, “their 12 ta beje jabe,” which the complainant interpreted as a threat aimed at creating fear among Hindus and influencing voters through intimidation.
Advocate Alleges Remarks Promoted Communal Disharmony
The advocate alleged that the remarks promoted communal disharmony, social unrest and religious provocation.
The complaint cited multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including provisions related to criminal intimidation, intentional insult, public mischief, defamation and deliberate acts intended to outrage religious feelings.
The advocate urged authorities to initiate legal action against the concerned individual “without considering political position or influence,” stating that constitutional authorities are expected to respect sentiments of all communities equally.
