Singer Stopped From 'Jago Maa' in Bengal, TMC Leader Accused of Intimidation | Political Row

In a controversial incident in West Bengal, popular singer Lagnajita Chakraborty was allegedly stopped from singing the devotional song 'Jago Maa' by local TMC leader Mehboob Mallik. The confrontation took place at a private school in Bhagawanpur, East Midnapore, where Mallik reportedly demanded 'secular' songs and attempted to assault the artist. Reacting to the incident, BJP leader Shankudeb Panda stated, 'The entire part of West Bengal has gone into the hands of the Jihadis,' and questioned if the state was becoming 'Bangladesh or Pakistan'. The programme reports on the political face-off and the allegations of censorship and intimidation.