Archive · 22 Dec 2025
TMC Leader Arrested for Harassing Singer
A man named Mehboob Malik, who is a leader in the TMC party, got very upset when a singer named Lagnajita Chakraborty sang a Hindu religious song at a school event.
He went on stage and told her to stop singing the religious song and sing something secular instead.
He even tried to hit her.
The singer went to the police, but they first refused to help.
Later, the police arrested Mehboob Malik.
His brother said they just wanted a secular song for the school event, but the singer said she wants the police to take the matter seriously.
The BJP party said that West Bengal is controlled by people who are telling singers what they can and cannot sing.
The TMC party said they have nothing to do with Malik and accused the BJP of making the situation worse by talking about religion.
TMC leader Mehboob Malik harassed singer Lagnajita Chakraborty during her live concert at South Point Public School in Bhagwanpur.
Malik objected to Chakraborty singing the Hindu religious song 'Jago Maa' and demanded she sing a secular song instead.
Chakraborty reported that Malik tried to beat her and initially, the police refused to register a case against him.
Malik was arrested, and an inquiry was initiated against the police officers who initially refused to register the case.
Malik's brother claimed they only asked for a secular song suitable for a school event, while Chakraborty insisted on the police taking the matter seriously.
- Who
- TMC leader Mehboob Malik and singer Lagnajita Chakraborty
- What
- Malik harassed Chakraborty for singing a Hindu religious song
- When
- 20th December
- Where
- South Point Public School, Bhagwanpur, East Midnapore
- Why
- Malik objected to the religious song and demanded a secular one
TMC and Lagnajita Chakraborty
BJP and Mehboob Malik's Brother
Nature of the Incident
TMC and Lagnajita Chakraborty
Mehboob Malik harassed and tried to beat Lagnajita Chakraborty for singing a religious song, demanding she sing a secular song instead.
BJP and Mehboob Malik's Brother
Mehboob Malik and his brother claim they only asked for a secular song suitable for a school event, and that Chakraborty was difficult and demanded more money.
Political Involvement
TMC and Lagnajita Chakraborty
TMC denies any association with Mehboob Malik and condemns the incident, accusing the BJP of politicizing it by invoking religious identities.
BJP and Mehboob Malik's Brother
BJP accuses TMC of allowing 'jihadists' to decide which songs can be sung in Bengal and alleges efforts to turn the state into another Bangladesh.
Communal Aspects
TMC and Lagnajita Chakraborty
Lagnajita Chakraborty refuses to paint the incident in communal colors and reaffirms her faith in India's secular democracy.
BJP and Mehboob Malik's Brother
BJP sees the incident as a goldmine for electoral gain, highlighting the religious identities of the singer and the accused.
- Incident Date
- 20th December
- Location
- South Point Public School, Bhagwanpur, East Midnapore
- Song Title
- Jago Maa
- Arrested Person
- Mehboob Malik
- Victim
- Lagnajita Chakraborty
- Police Action
- Arrested Malik, initiated inquiry against officers
- Political Parties Involved
- TMC, BJP, Congress, CPM
Sources
TMC leader Mehboob Malik harasses singer Lagnajita Chakraborty for singing Hindu religious song
'Only secular': Bengali singer harassed for singing 'Jago Maa'
'Secular song' attack on Lagnajita Chakraborty, cops arrest 'TMC worker' after BJP outcry
