NEW DELHI — A legal complaint has been registered against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following her controversial remarks earlier this year regarding Sanatan Dharma, which she reportedly described using the term "Ganda Dharma." The complaint alleges that her statements have offended adherents of the ancient Hindu tradition and contributed to communal tensions.
According to reports, the petitioner has argued that the Chief Minister's choice of words demonstrates disrespect toward one of India's oldest religious traditions and violates provisions related to maintaining harmony between communities. The complaint seeks legal action against the Trinamool Congress leader for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through her public statements.
This development comes amid an ongoing political discourse in India surrounding Sanatan Dharma, which has witnessed sharp exchanges between leaders across the ideological spectrum. Several opposition figures have faced similar legal challenges in recent months over their remarks on religious and cultural matters, reflecting the increasingly sensitive nature of such discussions in the public sphere.
Mamata Banerjee, who has positioned herself as a key opposition voice against the BJP-led central government, has frequently been at the centre of political controversies. The West Bengal Chief Minister has not yet issued a public response to the legal complaint filed against her. Legal experts suggest that such cases often involve prolonged judicial processes before reaching any substantive conclusion.