He questioned the silence on similar actions by TMC leaders who mock Sanatana Dharma, demanding equal condemnation for all acts hurting religious sentiments.

NEW DELHI: Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan condemned the arrest of a Symbiosis law student, who was booked for allegedly hurting ‘religious sentiments’ through a viral video posted during ‘Operation Sindoor’. The student, arrested by West Bengal Police from Gurgaon following a court warrant, had earlier deleted the video and issued an apology after it drew criticism online. Taking to X, Kalyan questioned the silence over repeated instances of alleged blasphemy by TMC leaders and MPs, accusing them of mocking Sanatana Dharma by calling it “Gandha Dharm”. “Blasphemy must be condemned, always! Secularism isn’t a shield for some and a sword for others. It must be a two-way street. West Bengal Police, the nation is watching. Act justly for all,” he said, urging equal condemnation of all such acts and impartial police action. The student was produced before Alipore court and remanded to judicial custody till June 13. Meanwhile, Symbiosis International University distanced itself from her comments, stating they did not reflect the institution’s values. The university suspended her and barred her from placements.