Shantanu Sen had openly lambasted Sandip Ghosh, the ex-Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital who is believed to be close to the ruling TMC government.
After the US expressed concerns over the CAA, MEA said that those who have a "limited understanding of India's pluralistic traditions" should not make "misplaced, misinformed, and unwarranted" comments
Geert Wilders, known for his vocal stand against Islamic ideology in The Netherlands, has stated that what Nupur Sharma stated about Prophet Muhammad is the truth and India should not apologise for it.
A host of opposition spokespersons have often taken to abusive, ugly and boorish behaviour during TV debates to criticise and attack the BJP representatives