Overview

• West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for his statement suggesting Muslim MLAs would be removed from the state assembly if BJP comes to power in 2026.
• Banerjee accused the BJP of 'importing fake Hinduism' and manipulating religious sentiments for political gain, asserting her own commitment to secularism and pluralism.
• Adhikari later clarified his remarks, claiming he referred only to TMC’s Muslim MLAs losing elections, but his comments were widely condemned as inflammatory.
• The controversy led to a walkout by BJP legislators during Banerjee's speech in the assembly, where she reaffirmed her stance against divisive politics and called for unity among communities.
• A police complaint was filed against Adhikari by a former Congress lawmaker, alleging his remarks were intended to incite communal tension in the state.