The Kolkata Book Fair witnessed chaos as the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya triggered heated debates between BJP supporters and the Vidhannagar police. Tensions escalated when BJP distributed lotus flowers and inaugurated Ganji, leading to uproar at the book fair.
Following the Ayodhya temple inauguration, miniature Ramlalas arrived at the fair armed with bows and arrows, accompanied by BJP leader Rudranil Ghosh and supporters. Ghosh distributed lotus flowers to attendees while chanting Jai Shri Ram, prompting a confrontation with Bidhannagar police officers who insisted that no political activities or processions were allowed within the book fair premises.