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West Bengal government revokes Banga Bibhushan award from BJP MP Ananta Maharaj

The West Bengal government has withdrawn the Banga Bibhushan, the state's highest civilian award, from BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendranath Roy, also known as Ananta Maharaj, following his controversial remarks regarding Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

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What Happened

The West Bengal government issued an order on Thursday to immediately revoke the Banga Bibhushan award previously granted to BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendranath Roy, widely known as Ananta Maharaj. The decision followed public criticism regarding comments made by the MP about freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, which were described as derogatory. The government stated that retaining the honour was inconsistent with the dignity and purpose of the award.

The revocation occurred shortly after directives were issued to address public statements made against the freedom fighter. The government order cited the necessity of maintaining the prestige of the state honour in light of the circumstances surrounding the MP's remarks. The action marks the formal annulment of the civilian award for the parliamentarian.

Key Facts

  1. The West Bengal government revoked the Banga Bibhushan award from BJP MP Ananta Maharaj.
  2. Ananta Maharaj is a Rajya Sabha member.
  3. The revocation was prompted by remarks made by the MP about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
  4. The government order stated that the award was inconsistent with its dignity and purpose.
  5. The decision followed calls for strict action against those making derogatory comments about the freedom fighter.

The Timeline4

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 13 Aug

    1. ToIndia Today
      BJP MP Ananta Maharaj stripped of top Bengal honour after remark on Netaji
    2. DHDeccan Herald
      Bengal govt withdraws state's highest civilian award given to BJP MP Ananta Maharaj over 'war criminal' remark on Netaji
    3. HTHindustan Times
      Bengal revokes BJP MP Anant Maharaj’s Banga Bibhushan after Netaji remarks
    4. PVPrajavani
      ನೇತಾಜಿ ನಿಂದನೆ: ತನ್ನದೇ ಪಕ್ಷದ ಸಂಸದನಿಗೆ ನೀಡಿದ್ದ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಹಿಂಪಡೆದ ಸುವೇಂದು

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