In his statement, Mishra accused the West Bengal government and Kolkata Police of “excessive, selective, and politically motivated” action. He alleged a systemic bias where individuals from particular communities are targeted, while those responsible for serious acts of violence or hate speech are ignored or protected.
“History bears witness to the atrocities and violence perpetrated against specific groups in West Bengal, often with the complicity or direct involvement of government entities and political actors,” Mishra said. He cited the Marichjhanpi massacre of Hindu refugees, the Nandigram violence, and the Murshidabad riots as examples of such state complicity, alleging that in many cases, perpetrators enjoyed impunity.
