West Bengal: Kali idol found desecrated, BJP protests

India Oct 23, 2025

Things got tense in Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas this week after locals found a Kali idol desecrated.
Upset residents blocked a national highway in protest.
The BJP criticized officials for not stepping up, while the protest caused major disruptions—including delays for ambulances—until police stepped in to talk things down.

BJP calls out government

When some protesters allegedly threw stones, police used minimal force to clear the area.
Authorities say there are communal tensions behind the unrest, but idol immersion was completed once things calmed down.
The BJP's state president called out the government for failing on law and order and demanded quick arrests and a proper investigation into what happened.