Archive · 21 Aug 2025
JU Alumnus Slams Bengal Govt's 'Intolerance' After Court Remarks
Hindol Majumdar, a researcher and former student, was compared to a terrorist by the West Bengal government, which he criticized for being intolerant to criticism.
He was accused of planning an attack on a minister's convoy but was later granted bail.
Majumdar, who studies how to detect kidney disease, argues that his critiques aim to help the government improve.
He was surprised by the government's comparison, and worried about his seized laptop containing research and the ongoing lookout notice.
He met people from different backgrounds, while in custody, providing a new perspective on societal issues.
Jadavpur University alumnus Hindol Majumdar criticized the West Bengal government for comparing him to a convicted terrorist.
Majumdar was accused of plotting an attack on West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu's convoy.
He was granted bail after being arrested at Delhi airport and allowed to return to Spain for research.
Majumdar stated his critiques aimed to push the government to perform better.
He expressed concerns about his seized laptop and the lookout notice still in place.
- Who
- Hindol Majumdar, the West Bengal government, and various police officials are involved.
- What
- Hindol Majumdar was accused of masterminding an attack and then criticized the Bengal government.
- When
- Majumdar was arrested at Delhi airport and granted bail recently.
- Where
- The events occurred in West Bengal and Delhi, India, and involve Spain.
- Why
- Majumdar believes the government is intolerant to criticism and wants to improve their performance.
Hindol Majumdar's Perspective
West Bengal Government's View
Criticism vs. Governance
Hindol Majumdar's Perspective
Criticism is aimed at pushing government to improve
West Bengal Government's View
The government views criticism as adversarial.
- Accusation
- Masterminding an attack on a state minister's convoy
- Comparison
- Compared to convicted terrorist Aftab Ansari
- Scholarship
- Marie Curie scholarship
- Research Focus
- Early detection of autoimmune disorders affecting human kidney
- Thesis Deadline
- 2027