‘Only Hindus will live in Bengal and enjoy their rights’: Avijit Das and the campaign for ‘Hindu Banga’

According to a report by Alt News, Avijit Chandra Das, the chairperson of the right-wing organization Hindu Suraksha Samiti (HSS), has gained significant attention in West Bengal following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s electoral success in the state this year. The report alleges that Das has been promoting a platform centered on the concept of 'Hindu Banga,' with rhetoric emphasizing the exclusion of other communities from rights and residency within the region.

Central to the report is the claim that Das organized a 'Direct Action Day' in Jadavpur, where he reportedly framed his political objectives as a form of 'retribution.' The HSS has positioned itself as a vocal advocate for Hindutva in the state, capitalizing on the shifting political climate in West Bengal to expand its influence and mobilize supporters through public demonstrations and provocative messaging.

While the HSS has been active in local political discourse, the specific claims regarding the scope and intent of their recent campaigns remain subject to ongoing scrutiny. Observers note that such rhetoric often surfaces in the wake of polarized electoral cycles, reflecting broader tensions regarding identity politics and regional governance in West Bengal. As of now, there has been no official response from state authorities regarding the specific events described by the report.