Bengal BJP MP alleges ‘attack’ on Hindus, seeks Governor’s intervention

BJP MP from West Bengal’s Purulia, Jyotirmay Singh Mahato, on Tuesday called for the governor’s intervention to “safeguard” Hindus in the state from alleged threats and attacks.
In a letter to Governor CV Anana Bose, Mahato said that several Hindu festivals, including Durga Puja and Kali Puja, have come under “attack”.
“There have been frequent reports of disruptions, stone-pelting, and physical violence against devotees during these celebrations, which are not just festivals but deeply cherished parts of the Bengali Hindu identity,” Mahato said.
“This year alone, several attacks have been reported during Durga Puja and Kali Puja immersions across the state. In a recent incident in Kolkata’s Rajabazar area, participants in a Kali Puja immersion procession were reportedly assaulted, with the police later dismissing the matter as a ‘parking dispute,’ which only adds to the concerns of neglect and bias by the authorities,” Mahato added in his letter.
In his letter, Mahto also compared the current situation in West Bengal with the law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the 1990s.
Notably, several Kashmir Pandits were forced to leave their homeland in Jammu and Kashmir due to targeted attacks and violence against them.
“Social media is rife with posts and messages propagating anti-Hindu sentiments, with worrying calls to replicate the violence witnessed in Bangladesh against Hindus. Posts on WhatsApp and other platforms boast about “achievements” in Bangladesh, and chillingly, some users now discuss “achieving similar outcomes in Bengal.” The alarming silence of the Bengal administration on these issues reflects either a wilful ignorance or an intentional support of such divisive narratives.” the BJP MP wrote.
In his letter, the Purulia MP also asked the governor for his intervention to ensure fair and lawful treatment of Hindu festivals and religious observances, free from discriminatory restrictions or interference.