Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Adhikari Criticizes Sen Over SIR Remarks
Suvendu Adhikari, a leader from the BJP in West Bengal, criticized Nobel laureate Amartya Sen for his comments about a process called SIR in the state.
Sen had said the SIR process was rushed and could affect democracy.
Adhikari said Sen had no contribution to Bengal's development and didn't deserve a response.
Other political parties, like Trinamool Congress and Congress, mocked Adhikari's remarks and defended Sen's contributions.
Some BJP leaders privately called Adhikari's comments stupid but didn't say so publicly.
Suvendu Adhikari criticized Amartya Sen for his remarks on the SIR process in Bengal.
Sen had expressed concerns about the hasty SIR process, which he said could undermine democratic participation.
Adhikari claimed Sen had no contribution to Bengal's development and didn't deserve a response.
Trinamool Congress and Congress defended Sen, mocking Adhikari's remarks and highlighting Sen's global contributions.
Some BJP leaders privately criticized Adhikari's comments but refrained from public comment.
- Who
- Suvendu Adhikari, Amartya Sen, Trinamool Congress, Congress
- What
- Suvendu Adhikari criticized Amartya Sen's remarks on the SIR process in Bengal
- When
- On Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- Adhikari claimed Sen had no contribution to Bengal's development and questioned his relevance
- Amartya Sen
- Nobel laureate economist
- SIR
- Special Intensive Revision
- Suvendu Adhikari
- BJP leader of the Opposition in Bengal Assembly
- Bengal Assembly Elections
- Upcoming elections in West Bengal
- Trinamool Congress
- Political party in West Bengal
- Congress
- Political party in India