Exiled author Taslima Nasrin accuses West Bengal of censoring her play "Lajja" over riot fears.

Taslima Nasrin, an exiled Bangladeshi author, accuses West Bengal's government of censoring artistic freedom by removing her play "Lajja" from two theater festivals. Nasrin claims the police pressured organizers to cancel the play, citing potential communal riots. The BJP supports her claims, while organizers confirmed the removal but gave no further details. Police neither confirmed nor denied their involvement.

3 months ago
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