Bengal CM directs police to arrest those making derogatory remarks against Netaji
Nagendra Roy alias Ananta Maharaj, a leader from Cooch Behar and nominated to the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal in July 2023 as a candidate backed by the BJP, made derogatory remarks against Netaji
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed the police to take strong action against anyone making derogatory remarks against Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The controversy arose after comments by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP, which prompted a meeting between the Chief Minister and BJP MLAs and Ministers from north Bengal.
Ananta Maharaj, a prominent Rajbanshi leader from Cooch Behar, faced criticism for labeling Netaji a "war criminal" and questioning his leadership. Adhikari emphasized that the law applies equally to political leaders, government officials, and police officers. He instructed that those posting harmful messages should delete and apologize, and called for the erection of Netaji statues in every Assembly constituency and the display of his photographs in all schools.
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