Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 05:40pm on 20 May 2025,Tuesday India
A political controversy has erupted in Tripura after street performer Shanu Malakar was heckled for singing “Allah Ke Bande” at the Mata Tripurasundari Temple. A man, allegedly BJP OBC Morcha leader Tushar Shil, confronted Malakar, claiming that praising Allah in a temple is unacceptable and labeling such expressions as “jihadi.” The incident, captured on video, went viral, prompting CPM leader Jitendra Chaudhury to condemn the act as a threat to constitutional rights and question the lack of police action. BJP spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharya defended the confrontation, stating that religious expressions should align with the venue's sanctity. The incident has intensified political tensions, highlighting issues of religious expression and intolerance. (PC: The Indian Express)
