KOLKATA — West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addressed a mass gathering organized by the Bangur Jagaran Mancha at Netaji Indoor Stadium, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to protecting religious practices, cattle welfare (‘gaumata’), and spiritual leaders across the state.
Characterizing the government’s stance as a cultural realignment, the Chief Minister warned of strict penal action—including imprisonment—against individuals or groups found insulting monks or disrupting religious events.
Directives & Political Commitments
-
Protection of Religious Leaders & Heritage:
-
Announced strict enforcement measures, stating that those who disrespect or target sadhus, saints, and spiritual figures will face immediate incarceration under applicable state laws.
-
Cited legal action already initiated against individuals involved in burning effigies and imagery of Dhirendra Krishna Shastri during his recent visit to West Bengal.
-
-
Cattle Protection & Cultural Directives:
-
Reaffirmed police and administrative mandates toward cattle welfare and strict enforcement of state protection laws.
-
Expressed full state support for public religious recitations, including the Bhagavad Gita and Hanuman Chalisa, asserting that citizens should practice faith without security concerns.
-
-
Upcoming Religious & State Events:
-
Announced plans for a mega-recital event involving up to 10 lakh participants on December 29, 2026, with anticipated attendance by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat.
-
Confirmed state coordination for a major congregation led by Jagadguru Rambhadracharya at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground during Makar Sankranti 2027.
-
Confirmed that West Bengal will set up an official pavilion at the upcoming Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra.
-
