BJP MP Ananta Maharaj Stripped Of ‘Banga Bibhushan’ Over Netaji Remarks
Kolkata: A day after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed police to arrest all those who are involved in making derogatory comments on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, West Bengal government on Thursday had taken away ‘Banga Bibhushan’ tag from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Ray popularly known as Ananta Maharaj over his controversial remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.…
On Thursday, West Bengal government stripped Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharaj, also known as Nagendra Ray, of his esteemed 'Banga Bibhushan' tag due to his controversial remarks regarding Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The move came a day after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari instructed police to arrest individuals making derogatory comments about the revered Netaji.
The government's decision stemmed from the belief that retaining the honor would be inconsistent with its dignity, prestige, and purpose. The competent authority deemed it inappropriate for Ray to continue using the 'Banga Bibhushan' moniker and barred him from deriving any recognition, privilege, or benefit from its conferment.
Despite the government's action, Ray maintained his stance on the matter, stating that his comments about Netaji were not his own words but can be found in official documents when Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister. He clarified his position to the media during an interview outside Parliament.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) swiftly condemned Ray's remarks about Netaji, aligning with the state government's decision to revoke his prestigious award.
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