The West Bengal government withdrew the Banga Bibhushan award from Rajya Sabha
On August 13, 2026, the West Bengal government withdrew the Banga Bibhushan award from Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Roy alias Ananta Maharaj, who allegedly called Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose a "war criminal." Roy was nominated to the Upper House in July 2023 by the BJP. The state's Information and Cultural Affairs department cited his remarks as inconsistent with the award’s dignity, leading to his disqualification from representing himself as its recipient. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed police action against such comments. One person was arrested for posting derogatory messages online.
13 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Bengal government withdraws award from BJP MP over Netaji insult
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The West Bengal government revoked the Banga Bibhushan award from Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Roy due to his controversial statements about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
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