{"id":209662,"date":"2026-03-22T18:15:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T12:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=209662"},"modified":"2026-03-22T18:15:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T12:45:08","slug":"high-drama-in-nandigram-suvendu-adhikari-slams-mamata-govt-over-lord-ram-statue-vandalism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/high-drama-in-nandigram-suvendu-adhikari-slams-mamata-govt-over-lord-ram-statue-vandalism\/","title":{"rendered":"High Drama in Nandigram! Suvendu Adhikari Slams Mamata Govt Over Lord Ram Statue Vandalism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nandigram, the epicenter of Bengal&#8217;s political battleground, is witnessing fresh turmoil following the alleged desecration of a Lord Ram idol in a local temple. The incident has sparked a massive political row, with the Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, launching a scathing attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, labeling her administration as &#8220;anti-Hindu.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The incident came to light early this morning when devotees arrived at the temple and found the idol damaged. As the news spread, local residents and BJP workers took to the streets in protest, demanding swift justice. Suvendu Adhikari, who represents the Nandigram constituency, wasted no time in blaming the state government\u2019s &#8220;appeasement policy&#8221; for the incident. &#8220;Under Mamata Banerjee\u2019s rule, the religious sentiments of Hindus are being repeatedly hurt. This vandalism is a direct provocation to the majority community,&#8221; Adhikari stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BJP leader further alleged that such acts are being encouraged to intimidate opposition supporters in the region. He warned of a massive state-wide agitation if the perpetrators are not identified and arrested within 24 hours. Meanwhile, the local police have cordoned off the area to prevent any communal flare-ups. A forensic team is expected to visit the spot, and CCTV footage from the vicinity is being analyzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dismissed the allegations as &#8220;baseless and politically motivated.&#8221; TMC spokespersons countered by saying that the BJP is attempting to incite communal violence to gain political mileage. They assured that the administration is taking all necessary steps to maintain peace. 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