Bengal govt withdraws state honour from BJP MP Ananta Maharaj over Netaji remarks

The West Bengal government has withdrawn its highest civilian award from BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Ray, popularly known as Ananta Maharaj. The decision followed his alleged derogatory remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the role of the Azad Hind Fauj in India’s freedom struggle.

New Delhi: The West Bengal government on Thursday withdrew the Banga Bibhushan award from BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Ray, popularly known as Ananta Maharaj, over his alleged derogatory remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Banga Bibhushan is the state’s highest civilian honour. The government withdrew the award less than 24 hours after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed police to take strict action against those who insult........

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