Intellectuals Criticize West Bengal Govt. Over Javed Akhtar Event

A group of intellectuals in West Bengal are upset because the government didn't stop the cancellation of a literary event featuring Javed Akhtar.

The event was stopped because of protests from some Muslim groups who didn't like Akhtar's views.

The intellectuals wrote to the Chief Minister, saying the government should have done something.

They feel this is a sign that free speech is being limited and that religious views are more important than someone's opinions.

The intellectuals also think that the Academy gave in to pressure from religious groups, and that the government should have intervened.