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Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Accuses TMC Government of Atrocities on Sanatani Hindus
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 11:17 AM
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged that the Trinamool Congress administration has committed atrocities against Sanatani Hindus, calling the actions a violation of religious rights.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari publicly claimed that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal has engaged in acts of oppression against the Sanatani Hindu community. In a statement released to the media, he described the alleged incidents as "atrocities" that undermine the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom.
Adhikari did not provide specific details of the incidents but urged the state administration to address the grievances of the Sanatani sect promptly. He warned that continued neglect could fuel communal tension and erode public trust in the government.
The TMC has not yet responded to the accusations, and opposition parties are expected to raise the issue in the legislative assembly. Observers note that the claim adds to an already charged political atmosphere in the state ahead of upcoming local elections.
Sanatani Hindus, a traditionalist stream within Hinduism, have previously voiced concerns over perceived marginalisation in various states. The current allegation marks a rare direct confrontation between the ruling party and a religious community in West Bengal.
Further clarification from both the chief minister's office and the TMC leadership is awaited to determine the factual basis of the accusations and any remedial measures that may follow.
Adhikari did not provide specific details of the incidents but urged the state administration to address the grievances of the Sanatani sect promptly. He warned that continued neglect could fuel communal tension and erode public trust in the government.
The TMC has not yet responded to the accusations, and opposition parties are expected to raise the issue in the legislative assembly. Observers note that the claim adds to an already charged political atmosphere in the state ahead of upcoming local elections.
Sanatani Hindus, a traditionalist stream within Hinduism, have previously voiced concerns over perceived marginalisation in various states. The current allegation marks a rare direct confrontation between the ruling party and a religious community in West Bengal.
Further clarification from both the chief minister's office and the TMC leadership is awaited to determine the factual basis of the accusations and any remedial measures that may follow.