Kolkata Ram Navami Row: BJP Alleges Attack On Devotees In Park Circus; Police Deny Incident

Kolkata: After ‘peaceful’ Ram Navami celebrations, BJP alleged late on Sunday that Hindu devotees were attacked ‘just for carrying saffron flags’ at the Park Circus area in Kolkata.

Taking to X and posting videos, BJP state president and MoS Sukanta Majumdar wrote, “As the Ram Navami procession returned, Hindu devotees were savagely attacked in Kolkata’s Park Circus Seven-Point area. Stones rained down on vehicles just for carrying saffron flags. Windshields shattered. Chaos unleashed. This wasn’t random—it was targeted violence. And where were the police? Right there. Watching. Silent. Spineless. The very force handpicked by @MamataOfficial—completely paralyzed by her politics of appeasement. Not one step has been taken to protect innocent Hindus. This cowardly inaction proves ONE thing: the roar of united Bengali Hindus during Ram Navami has shaken the system. Mamata’s pampered “Shanti Vahini” isn’t peaceful—they’re panicked. Rattled. Terrified! Let it be known: this is just the beginning. We promise from Kolkata—next year, an even larger, louder, and mightier Ram Navami procession will storm through Park Circus. And the same cops who stood mute today? They’ll shower flowers on us. Mark these words. @KolkataPolice.”

However, Kolkata police denied the claims.

“With reference to an alleged incident at Park Circus, it is clarified that no permission was taken for any procession, nor did any such movement occur in the area. Upon receiving information about damage to a vehicle, police intervened promptly to restore order. A case is being registered to investigate the matter. Public is advised not to heed any rumours,” mentioned Kolkata police on X.