Suvendu Adhikari, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, declared that no FIR had been lodged against a teacher for removing a tilak from a student’s forehead. He emphasized that such a complaint would not be entertained in Bengal.
The teacher’s action and the subsequent claim of an FIR were reported by local media, sparking discussions about cultural practices in schools.
Adhikari’s statement comes amid increasing scrutiny of how traditional symbols are treated in educational settings across the state.
No official confirmation of the FIR has been provided, and the matter remains unresolved.
