'Kaun sa dharm ganda hai?': BJP slams Mamata Banerjee over alleged 'provocative speech' on Eid

West Bengal: West Bengal opposition leader and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari launched a strongly-worded attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that she had given a "provocative speech" during the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations at Red Road. Adhikari went to social media platform X to convey his concern, questioning Banerjee's remarks and accusing her of saying inflammatory things. 

"Hum 'Ganda Dharm' ko nahi manta hai". - Mamata Banerjee

Kaun sa Dharm ganda hai Ms. Mamata Banerjee?

Appeasing the Muslim Community at the Red Road with your almost incomprehensible gibberish Urdu dialect, you made a statement that you don't follow the 'Ganda Dharm' or 'Dirty… pic.twitter.com/JpLWYV5JYG

— Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) March 31, 2025

'Dirty Religion' comment causes row

Adhikari targeted Banerjee's particular remark in which she purportedly declared that she doesn't follow the "Ganda Dharm" or "Dirty Religion". He questioned what religion she was talking about, asking if it was Sanatan Hindu Dharma. BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya also entered the fray, tweeting that Banerjee had mocked Hindus and ridiculed their religion.

Is Sanatan Dharma a “Ganda Dharm” for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee? Despite numerous anti-Hindu riots under her watch, she has the audacity to mock Hindus and deride their faith. Once again, she has given Muslims a carte blanche to target Hindus—this time from a… pic.twitter.com/sX6xu4zs1N

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) March 31, 2025

Accusations of inciting communal violence

Adhikari again accused Banerjee of consistently invoking the word "Danga" (riot) and attempting to create hatred among communities. He cautioned that it would ultimately boomerang against her. The BJP response followed Banerjee's remark that she was "willing to sacrifice" her life for all religions and blamed opposition parties for conspiring communal violence.