Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Bengal CM Warns Arrests Over Separatist Slogans, Bans Palestinian Flags
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said people can protest against the government.
He said slogans such as “Inquilab Zindabad” are allowed.
However, he warned that slogans supporting freedom for Kashmir could lead to arrests.
He also said Palestinian flags cannot be used in processions in the state.
Religious flags and the Indian flag will still be allowed.
Adhikari said arrests had already been made after Palestinian flags were allegedly found at an Islamic procession.
He also said slogans praising Maoist leader Kishanji would not be accepted at universities.
At the same time, he said his government welcomes constructive criticism.
Suvendu Adhikari warned that people chanting “Kashmir maange Azaadi” or similar slogans would face arrest.
He said Palestinian flags would not be permitted in processions in West Bengal.
Adhikari said religious flags, Indian flags, and protests against the government would remain allowed.
He said slogans such as “Inquilab Zindabad” were permissible, but “Azaadi” slogans could lead to a case.
The chief minister also rejected “Red Salute” references to Maoist leader Kishanji and called for constructive criticism.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and people participating in protests and processions.
- What
- Adhikari warned of arrests over separatist slogans and said Palestinian flags would not be allowed in processions.
- When
- Thursday, August 27, according to the reports.
- Where
- West Bengal, with the remarks made in Kolkata at a private vernacular news channel event.
- Why
- Adhikari said the restrictions were necessary to protect the state’s interests, prevent provocation, and uphold a “nation first” position.
- Chief minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- State
- West Bengal
- Prohibited slogan
- “Kashmir maange Azaadi” and other “Azaadi” slogans, according to Adhikari
- Prohibited procession symbol
- Palestinian flags
- Permitted protest slogan
- “Inquilab Zindabad”
- Reported arrests
- Arrests were reported in connection with alleged Palestinian flags recovered from an Islamic procession on Wednesday.
- Additional restriction
- Adhikari said “Red Salute” references to slain Maoist leader Kishanji would not be tolerated on university walls.
