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CM Mamata Tones down Her Observations after Bharat Sevashram Monk Sends Her Legal Notice

Day after Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remarked on the Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Swami Pradiptananda Maharaj sent a legal notice to the CM demanding an apology for using such defamatory comments.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (IANS Photo)
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By PTI

Published : May 20, 2024, 2:16 PM IST

Updated : May 20, 2024, 2:25 PM IST

Kolkata: Swami Pradiptananda Maharaj of Murshidabad's Bharat Sevashram Sangha on Monday said he has sent a legal notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding an apology for her alleged defamatory remarks about the organisation.

Swami Pradiptananda Maharaj, also known as Kartik Maharaj, while confirming that he had served a legal notice to Banerjee told PTI, "If Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had defamed me personally, I would not have been concerned. As a spiritual leader, we are not affected by personal criticism as we are here to serve the people. However, she defamed the organisation, which is unacceptable."

Sangha national secretary Swami Biswatmananda Maharaj, however, claimed he was unaware of the issue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also condemned Banerjee's comments, stating that threats are being made against these socio-religious organisations to "appease" a specific vote bank.

Following this, the Bengal CM praised the Ramakrishna Mission or Bharat Sevashram Sangha for their philanthropic works and said she was not against any institution but criticised one or two persons for indulging in politics.

During a rally in Purulia on Sunday, Modi criticised the TMC for crossing the limits of decency by "spreading falsehoods against ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission, and Bharat Sevashram Sangha.

During an election rally in Goghat under Arambagh Lok Sabha constituency on Saturday, Banerjee had alleged, "Some monks of the Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha are working under the influence of BJP leaders in Delhi.

While those who manage temples are doing commendable spiritual work, not all are involved in such activities. This is unacceptable. We respect the monks."

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Kolkata: Swami Pradiptananda Maharaj of Murshidabad's Bharat Sevashram Sangha on Monday said he has sent a legal notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding an apology for her alleged defamatory remarks about the organisation.

Swami Pradiptananda Maharaj, also known as Kartik Maharaj, while confirming that he had served a legal notice to Banerjee told PTI, "If Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had defamed me personally, I would not have been concerned. As a spiritual leader, we are not affected by personal criticism as we are here to serve the people. However, she defamed the organisation, which is unacceptable."

Sangha national secretary Swami Biswatmananda Maharaj, however, claimed he was unaware of the issue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also condemned Banerjee's comments, stating that threats are being made against these socio-religious organisations to "appease" a specific vote bank.

Following this, the Bengal CM praised the Ramakrishna Mission or Bharat Sevashram Sangha for their philanthropic works and said she was not against any institution but criticised one or two persons for indulging in politics.

During a rally in Purulia on Sunday, Modi criticised the TMC for crossing the limits of decency by "spreading falsehoods against ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission, and Bharat Sevashram Sangha.

During an election rally in Goghat under Arambagh Lok Sabha constituency on Saturday, Banerjee had alleged, "Some monks of the Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha are working under the influence of BJP leaders in Delhi.

While those who manage temples are doing commendable spiritual work, not all are involved in such activities. This is unacceptable. We respect the monks."

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Last Updated : May 20, 2024, 2:25 PM IST
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