Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew and BJP leader Chandra Kumar Bose on Saturday reacted to Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's angry reaction over Jai Shri Ram slogans during the Victoria Memorial event where PM Modi was also present.
Chandra Bose said she should not have reacted adversely to a slogan whether its ‘Jai Sri Ram’ or ‘Jai Hind’.
"I think the CM need not have reacted adversely to a slogan whether it's 'Jai Hind' or 'Jai Shri Ram'. This is not the day to do any politics. It is a day to celebrate, it is a day to pay homage to the soldiers and martyrs of Indian National Army," Chandra Kumar Bose added.
CK Bose said, "Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose stood for unity. He had people of all communities in Azad Hind Fauj. Whether you say 'Jai Hind' or 'Jai Sri Ram', I don't find any difference. 'Jai Sri Ram' isn't a statement where one should react in an allergic manner.”
However, supporting her party chief, TMC MP Mahua Moitra said, "This government has completely violated all sanctity of a multi-faith democracy. In an official event, you can't have religion chants as long as this is a secular democracy. And it is only lumpen, uneducated people like in BJP who can defend this kind of nonsense."
TV actor Arun Govil also expressed his unhappiness over Mamata’s reaction
Arun Govil is popularly known for playing Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s TV show Ramayan, which again became a sensation on being re-telecasted on DD National during the pandemic. The actor who is often greeted by his fans by Lord Rama has shown his unhappiness over Mamata’s reaction by putting out a strong statement on Twitter.
“Why do some people get irritated on taking Shri Ram’s name. Shri Ram is the ideal for every human being, and his life is an inspiration for all. Getting irritated or opposing the chanting of Shri Ram’s name is like opposing the entire humanity. Is there anyone in this country who has not heard Shri Ram’s name?"
Mamata refuses to speak at Netaji event
An event organised to pay tribute to Netaji, Mamata Banerjee refusal to speak after crowd chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogan has sparked controversy. The controversial incident had taken place during the Centre’s Parakram Divas celebrations in Kolkata on Saturday to mark Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s 125th birth anniversary.
As a mark of protest, CM Banerjee refused to give a speech and called it an 'insult' to her, before walking off the stage.
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"I feel that a government program should have dignity. This is not a political program, this is a government program. I am grateful to the Prime Minister and Cultural ministry for holding this program here in Kolkata," she said.
"It doesn't suit you to insult someone after inviting them. As a protest, I won't speak anything. Jail Hind, Jai Bangla, added Banerjee.