Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee caused a political controversy during an Eid celebration by referring to a "ganda dharam".
In March 2025, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee caused a political controversy during an Eid celebration by referring to a "ganda dharam," or "dirty religion," created by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This comment drew accusations from the BJP that she was insulting Hinduism.
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India Today
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took on the BJP, calling it the creator of a 'ganda dharm' (dirty religion) during her speech at an Eid congregation in Kolkata. She termed the BJP a 'jumla' (fake) party and accused it of trying to create riots in the state. The BJP hit back at Banerjee, accusing her of doing appeasement politics and being an anti-Hindu.
Telegraph India
Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of the Opposition in West Bengal and BJP leader on Monday, criticised chief minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of making a "provocative speech" during the Eid celebrations at Red Road in Kolkata.