BJP Vs TMC Over Desecration Of Maa Kali Idol In West Bengal: 'Insult To Hindu Faith'

Last Updated:October 22, 2025, 21:55 IST

The BJP and TMC engaged in another heated war of words over the alleged desecration of a Maa Kali idol in Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas.

The desecration of a Kali idol in Kakdwip sparked a massive political storm. (Photo: X)

A fresh political storm has erupted in West Bengal over a damaged Goddess Kali idol in South 24 Parganas, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the ruling government of appeasement and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) hitting back with allegations of “distorted politics".

The controversy first surfaced when visuals surfaced on social media showing the desecration of Maa Kali at a temple in Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas. The BJP alleged that the idol was “beheaded" and the West Bengal police ordered the closure of the temple in a bid to save the perpetrators.

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accused ‘jihadi elements’ of carrying out the crime and warned of a conspiracy to turn West Bengal into ‘West Bangladesh’ under the TMC regime. “Hindus in West Bengal are bearing the consequences of Mamata Banerjee’s politics of appeasement. Under Mamata’s misrule, a particular community’s terrorists have been vandalising idols of Hindu gods and goddesses, destroying puja pandals, looting Hindu homes, or setting them ablaze in West Bengal, and no punishment has been meted out for these acts so far," he said on X.

BJP IT department head Amit Malviya also criticised the state government, calling the incident “a stark reflection of the TMC government’s administrative apathy", and criticised the police for closing the temple instead of taking action against the culprits.

Maa Kali Taken In Police Van

The row intensified after the BJP posted visuals of the idol being taken in a police van after locals protested against the closure of the temple. “Mamata Banerjee’s police took away Maa Kali in a prison van! Shame, shame — there’s no place to hide this disgrace," said Malviya.

“Police initially intimidated villagers and locked the temple gates, but had to reopen them after strong protests from locals. Instead of arresting the culprits, the police turned their force on the villagers. This blatant misuse of power sparked outrage among Hindus, who united in protest — forcing the administration onto the defensive."

“In a move that shocked everyone, Sundarbans District SP Koteswar Rao fled the scene with hundreds of policemen, taking away the idol of Maa Kali in a prison van. This is not just an insult to Hindu faith — it is an assault on Bengal’s soul," Malviya added.

Taking to X, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said, “In a blatant display of appeasement toward hardline fundamentalists, the failed Chief Minister @MamataOfficial and her party leaders have, on multiple occasions, attempted in various ways to hurt the religious sentiments and faith of Sanatan Hindu followers. But such an unfortunate and insulting sight has never before been witnessed in West Bengal."

“The idol of Maa Kali was placed inside a prison van! This incident is not only utterly condemnable but one that compels every devotee to bow their head in shame. Because of Mamata Banerjee’s shameless politics of appeasement, every Hindu in Bengal is living in fear and uncertainty. Under Mamata Banerjee’s rule, even though Sanatan Dharma and its followers face open persecution, the West Bengal police and administration continue to act as if they are mute and deaf," he added.

TMC Responds

Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress rejected the claims made by the BJP leaders, calling them politically motivated. “The police have explained it. Some people are trying to play distorted politics out of it. Action is being taken by police," a TMC spokesperson was quoted by NDTV as saying.

“The BJP is trying to communalise the incident and vitiate the atmosphere. Let police complete the probe. We condemn any attempt to disturb the harmony in this area," a local TMC leader told news agency PTI.

West Bengal Police warned that efforts are being made to spread misinformation about the Kakdwip incident. “Facts are: an idol of Goddess Kali in a village temple under Suryanagar GP was found to be damaged this morning. Efforts are on to identify the person/ persons behind the mischief. Stern action will be taken against those responsible for the incident," it said.

Police said locals had blocked the national highway over the issue along with the damaged idol and refused to go ahead with the immersion. After appealing to agitators for hours to withdraw the blockade, police used minimum force to disperse the mob when it started pelting stones, as per the statement.

The situation in the area remained tense but under control. Additional police personnel have been deployed at the site to prevent any escalation.

Aveek Banerjee

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...Read More

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