Lagnajita Chakraborty gained popularity with the Bengali track Basanto Eshe Geche.
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Moneycontrol21-12-2025, 17:17

Bengal Singer Harassed for 'Non-Secular' Song; Organiser Arrested

  • Singer Lagnajita Chakraborty allegedly harassed at a concert in East Midnapur, West Bengal.
  • Incident occurred after she sang 'Jago Maa'; organiser Mehboob Malik demanded 'secular songs'.
  • Malik, a TMC leader and school co-owner, reportedly tried to assault her on stage.
  • Chakraborty filed a formal complaint; Mehboob Mallik was arrested by police.
  • TMC spokesperson condemned the act, disassociating the party from the incident.

Why It Matters: A Bengal singer faced harassment and alleged assault for her song choice; organiser arrested.

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