Suvendu Adhikari on Bengal’s ‘changed winds’ NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said the situation in the state had changed, asserting that people could now recite the Bhagavad Gita “fearlessly”.The first BJP chief minister of Bengal made the remarks at a Bhagavad Gita recital event in Kolkata, where around 11,000 people recited the scripture in unison.CM Suvendu said his government would protect ‘gaumata’ and take action against those who insult monks, while emphasising that “the winds have changed” in the state.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”Recite and distribute the Bhagavad Gita, distribute Hanuman Chalisa without any hesitation. Chant Hare Krishna mantra, blow conches; there is nothing to be scared of. The winds have changed (‘mausam badal gaya hai’),” he said.”The government of tika, sikha, dhoti, tulsi has arrived. The government to protect ‘gaumata’ is here,” he said.The chief minister also said his government “would imprison those who insult monks”.Suvendu urged people at the gathering to remain united and alert against what he called divisive forces.”We all have to remain united and alert against the tukde tukde gang who raise ‘Kashmir maange azadi’ slogan,” Suvendu added.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAbhishek MishraAbhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, working with the news desk. He writes with a keen eye on foreign policy, defence developments, and the shifting currents of geopolitics-and yes, Indian politics always finds a way onto his radar too.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosViolence Erupts at Punjab’s LPU As Students Protest Over Alleged Rape Case, Police File FIR‘Tried To Drag Me Out Of My Car’: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh Alleges Second Attack In 24 Hours, Accuses BJP‘Go, Protest In Kerala’: Bengal CM Suvendu Attacks Mamata Banerjee, Rahul Gandhi Over SIR-EC Row‘Tried To Normalise Terrorism’: Jaishankar Hits Back At Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif In UNGA SpeechAlbanese Hails Modi’s Energy Push: ‘India Gave More People Access Than Anywhere In History’Delhi Skeleton Mystery: Skeleton-Like Structure Found During BJP Cleanliness Drive | Watch‘Padma Bhushan Is Small, Make Him PM’: Pawan Khera Mocks BJP’s Praise For Gyanesh KumarSkyStriker, HIMARS, Apache: India, US Showcase Firepower At Yudh Abhyas 2026 | WatchTibet Govt-in-Exile Reprimands Activist Sonam Wangchuk, Calls Comparison ‘Misplaced and Inaccurate’India’s Savage ‘Osama’ Reply To Pak PM’s UN Bluster; ‘Repeating Lies Won’t Make It True’123Hot PicksAsian Games India ScheduleBank strikeCJP ProtestIndian Medallists EarningOctober 2026 School HolidaysNaman DhirPunjab school holidayGoogle’s birthdayDr MonishCBSE Date SheetTop TrendingChess OlympiadRahul GandhiPowerball JackpotDelhi Hit and RunUP EncounterDonald TrumpPM ModiNaomi OsakaJoe ThomasSupreme Court
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said the situation in the state had changed, asserting that people could now recite the Bhagavad Gita “fearlessly”.The first BJP chief minister of Bengal made the remarks at a Bhagavad Gita recital event in Kolkata, where around 11,000 people recited the scripture in unison.CM Suvendu said his government would protect ‘gaumata’ and take action against those who insult monks, while emphasising that “the winds have changed” in the state.
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“Recite and distribute the Bhagavad Gita, distribute Hanuman Chalisa without any hesitation. Chant Hare Krishna mantra, blow conches; there is nothing to be scared of. The winds have changed (‘mausam badal gaya hai’),” he said.“The government of tika, sikha, dhoti, tulsi has arrived. The government to protect ‘gaumata’ is here,” he said.The chief minister also said his government “would imprison those who insult monks”.Suvendu urged people at the gathering to remain united and alert against what he called divisive forces.“We all have to remain united and alert against the tukde tukde gang who raise ‘Kashmir maange azadi’ slogan,” Suvendu added.
