A video clip showing Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari talking about separating Hindus and Muslims and linking development work to “religious conversion” emerged on social media on Saturday. Put up loudspeakers and blow horns across the entire village… Distribute conch shells.”Towards the end of the clip, Adhikari is heard repeating: “Dhormo poriborton korte hobe. Dhormo poriborton korte hobe [Religious conversion has to happen. Religious conversion has to happen.”]The video was widely shared on X, Instagram and Facebook, with captions accusing Adhikari of discrimination and communal hatred. The Telegraph Online shared the clip with Adhikari, asking if he would like to respond.

Source: The Telegraph January 31, 2026 16:01 UTC