In a significant turn of events, Kolkata police have arrested social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli from Gurugram, sparking widespread debate across india. The arrest stems from allegations of her offensive remarks regarding “Operation Sindoor,” which some claim have hurt religious sentiments. Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has come forward in her defense, questioning the selective enforcement of laws in West Bengal, notably when it comes to comments made by leaders of the ruling Trinamool Congress.
Pawan Kalyan highlighted that while Panoli has acknowledged her mistake, deleted her video, adn apologized, the police took swift action against her. He pointed out the hypocrisy in the system, asking why elected leaders from the Trinamool Congress have not faced similar repercussions for thier controversial statements about specific communities. This sentiment was echoed by West Bengal’s Leader of the Opposition, suvendu Adhikari, who criticized the government for its double standards, noting that no action was taken against Trinamool leaders who made inflammatory remarks. Meanwhile, BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya also weighed in, asserting that this incident exemplifies the hypocrisy prevalent under the Trinamool regime in West Bengal.
The unfolding situation raises critical questions about freedom of expression and the role of political influence in law enforcement, reflecting a growing concern among citizens about the fairness of the justice system in India.
