20-05-2025
Artists protest harassment of content creator at Tripura Sundari Temple
Agartala: Artists and the cultural community in Agartala staged a protest march on Tuesday, condemning the harassment of content creator
on the
premises. Malakar was allegedly confronted by a group of self-styled
on Monday over his use of the song Allah Ke Bande Hasde during his performance.
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A video of the incident, widely circulated on social media, triggered public outrage and strong support for Malakar. The confrontation reportedly began when a spectator, identified as Tushar Kanti Shil, objected to the song's reference to a deity from another religion. The situation quickly escalated into a heated verbal altercation, with reports suggesting Malakar was physically assaulted.
Despite conflicting witness accounts regarding the nature of the altercation, the footage sparked widespread criticism of the aggressors and an outpouring of support for Malakar, who is known for using his performances to raise funds for the underprivileged.
On the day of the incident, he was reportedly performing to support an elderly woman in need.
The public backlash prompted BJP MLA and BJP Yuva Morcha president Sushanta Deb to personally intervene, offering words of encouragement to Malakar. "You are doing commendable work for society. Do not let such incidents shake your resolve. I stand with you," Deb assured him.
The cultural community called for legal action against those responsible and urged the administration, particularly the chief minister, to ensure that artists and creative individuals can perform freely, without intimidation.
"We demand strict action against the perpetrators to send a strong message to society," the protesters said.
Agartala: Artists and the cultural community in Agartala staged a protest march on Tuesday, condemning the harassment of content creator Sanu Malakar on the Tripura Sundari temple premises. Malakar was allegedly confronted by a group of self-styled Hindutva activists on Monday over his use of the song Allah Ke Bande Hasde during his performance.
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A video of the incident, widely circulated on social media, triggered public outrage and strong support for Malakar. The confrontation reportedly began when a spectator, identified as Tushar Kanti Shil, objected to the song's reference to a deity from another religion. The situation quickly escalated into a heated verbal altercation, with reports suggesting Malakar was physically assaulted.
Despite conflicting witness accounts regarding the nature of the altercation, the footage sparked widespread criticism of the aggressors and an outpouring of support for Malakar, who is known for using his performances to raise funds for the underprivileged.
On the day of the incident, he was reportedly performing to support an elderly woman in need.
The public backlash prompted BJP MLA and BJP Yuva Morcha president Sushanta Deb to personally intervene, offering words of encouragement to Malakar. "You are doing commendable work for society. Do not let such incidents shake your resolve. I stand with you," Deb assured him.
The cultural community called for legal action against those responsible and urged the administration, particularly the chief minister, to ensure that artists and creative individuals can perform freely, without intimidation. "We demand strict action against the perpetrators to send a strong message to society," the protesters said.
