West Bengal chief minister orders crackdown on online insults to Netaji
West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari directed a fresh inquiry and demanded removal and apologies for social-media posts that disparaged Subhash Chandra Bose.
Suvendu Adhikari, the chief minister of West Bengal, announced on Wednesday that his government will investigate social-media accounts that posted derogatory comments about Subhash Chandra Bose. He ordered that the offending material be deleted and that the individuals responsible apologize publicly. The order follows public outcry over the perceived disrespect to the iconic leader.
Alongside the media directive, Adhikari also said a fresh investigation would be opened into a doctor's alleged involvement in a 2024 rape and murder case. The dual announcements underscore the state’s focus on both preserving historical reverence and addressing serious criminal allegations. No specific platforms or users were named in the statement. The actions are expected to prompt compliance from social-media operators and could lead to further legal scrutiny.
Why it matters
The directive shows how regional governments can intervene in online speech to protect the legacy of national icons.
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