West Bengal: Notice issued to Hindu man ahead of Ram Navami, BJP says attempt to disrupt festival celebration by hounding organiser

On Saturday (4th April), the BJP accused the West Bengal police of disrupting the Ram Navami celebrations by targeting the festival’s organisers.

The development comes after the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Islampur issued a notice to a Hindu man named Monotosh Roy (aka Raja) on Wednesday (2nd April) based on a case registered by Dalkhola Police Station in Uttar Dinajpur.

“For instance, the attached order is based on a false report by the Dalkhola Police in Uttar Dinajpur, targeting a well-known organizer of the Ram Navami festival by labeling him a troublemaker,” the BJP said in a tweet.

Ahead of Ram Navami, the West Bengal Police is resorting to arbitrary high-handedness to disrupt Hindu processions. Section 144 has been imposed indiscriminately, and Hindu activists are being hounded and detained to ensure that tomorrow’s religious festivities are muted.

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— BJP West Bengal (@BJP4Bengal) April 5, 2025

The party informed that Monotosh Roy has been asked to explain why he should not furnish a bond of ₹1 lakh after being booked under Section 126 in Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

“Similar orders have been issued against around 40 individuals, based on police claims that they might disrupt law and order during the festival,” it stated.

While accusing the ruling TMC government of Muslim appeasement, the BJP added, “No power in the world can stop the Hindus of Bengal from celebrating Ram Navami. This year, the processions will be bigger and more spirited. Jai Shri Ram.”

যে অর্ডার কপিটি এখানে সংযুক্ত করা হয়েছে, তা সম্পূর্ণ ভাবে উত্তর দিনাজপুর জেলার ডালখোলা পুলিশের অসত্য রিপোর্টের উপর ভিত্তি করে দেওয়া হয়েছে।
যে ব্যক্তির বিরুদ্ধে এই অর্ডার, তিনি ওনার সংশ্লিষ্ট এলাকার শ্রী রাম নবমী উৎসবের দক্ষ সংগঠক হিসেবে পরিচিত। পুলিশ তাদের রিপোর্টে ওনাকে একজন… pic.twitter.com/HHA58eDAxM

— Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) April 5, 2025

The police order sheet alleged that Monotosh Roy is ‘notorious’ and has ‘created disturbances in the area in the past’.

“He frequently engages in quarrels with the local people over various issues. The police apprehend that the OP may create law and order problems and could cause a serious breach of peace in the locality during the upcoming festivals, followed by the rallies,” it claimed on Wednesday (2nd April).

Monotosh Roy was directed to appear before the SDM on Friday (4th April) and asked to explain why he should not pay a bond of ₹1 lakh.