Archive · 24 Jul 2026
MP's remarks on Netaji spark controversy in Cooch Behar
Some leaders in India are upset because a member of parliament, Nagen Roy, made comments about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a famous freedom fighter.
They say his words were disrespectful and hurt the feelings of people who admire Netaji.
Three leaders from the All India Forward Bloc even filed police complaints against Nagen Roy.
The BJP, the party that sent Nagen Roy to the parliament, said his comments were his personal opinion and not the party's official stance.
MP Nagen Roy made remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on March 18.
Three Forward Bloc leaders lodged police complaints against him on March 20.
The complaints allege that Nagen Roy's remarks hurt the sentiments of Netaji's followers.
Nagen Roy questioned Netaji's capacity to organize the Azad Hind Fauj.
The BJP distanced itself from Nagen Roy's remarks, calling them his personal opinion.
- Who
- MP Nagen Roy, Forward Bloc leaders
- What
- Controversy over remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
- When
- March 18 (remarks), March 20 (complaints lodged)
- Where
- Cooch Behar, West Bengal
- Why
- Remarks allegedly insulted Netaji and hurt sentiments of his followers
Forward Bloc Leaders
MP Nagen Roy
Respect for Netaji
Forward Bloc Leaders
The remarks demean Netaji and undermine the sacrifices of the Indian National Army (INA) and the legacy of India's freedom movement.
MP Nagen Roy
The remarks were a critique of Netaji's capacity to organize and form the Azad Hind Fauj.
- Date of Incident
- March 18
- Complaint Lodged
- March 20
- Complainants
- Panchanan Roy, Gopal Dey, Nagendranath Roy
- MP's Name
- Nagen Roy (Ananta Maharaj)
- Party Affiliation
- BJP