We believe Sharmistha Panoli has not committed any major crime and hence she should not have been arrested. She was simply sharing her views on a social issue. She did not insult any religion or caste. In India, our constitution gives every citizen the right to freedom of expression. Sharmistha exercised this right by sharing her views. For an Indian citizen this is their right.
If she has to be arrested just for what she said, then ask us – what about the Many politicians, small/big parties and team groups and even actors have made harsh or incorrect statements in the past. Was he arrested? No? No. Then why is Sharmistha being made a target?
Every day many people say bad things about religion and even God on social media. They lie, spread rumours and hatred. Yet, nothing happens to them. They were not punished, then why was Sharmishtha arrested?
And if we talk about the most false or hurtful things, then the news channels should be arrested first. Because they distort the facts and spread fear, confusion and half-baked news for TRP. And many more. Then why are they not arrested? Why only Sharmistha Panoli?
If the law is equal for everyone, then everyone should be treated equally. But why only Sharmishtha Panoli? Either jail everyone or shut down social media, neither the bamboo will remain nor the flute will play. And let the pace of Kalyug increase.
And when Sharmishtha saw that her video was creating controversy, she removed it and also apologized. This shows that she is not arrogant. Nor did she say this to hurt anyone. And she is ready for her mistakes. This shows that she is a responsible person.
And as far as the actresses and actors are concerned about Operation Sindoor, they are just film producers who want to increase their fan following and earn as much money as possible, they are not the real heroes.
The real heroes are those who protect the country or speak for the country i.e. the army, those who work hard in the fields and bring food to the country i.e. farmers and those who support or protect people in times of crisis – these are the real heroes.
So we believe that it is unfair to arrest her. The law should work with justice. A person who speaks and later apologizes should not be treated like a criminal. His intention was not to console anyone.
In a free and democratic country, everyone has the right to speak and express their views. This right must be protected. We urge the authorities to respect due process, review all legal claims, and release Sharmistha Panoli. – Margret Villain
Who is Sharmistha Panoli? What He Did was Right or Wrong? Know…
Sharmishtha Panoli is a 22-year-old Indian law student and social media influencer who recently made national headlines for her controversial video related to “Operation Sindoor” in which she questioned the silence of Bollywood celebrities. The video led to her arrest for hurting religious sentiments, sparking a nationwide debate on freedom of expression and political interference.
🧑🏻 Who is Sharmistha Panoli ?
• Name: Sharmistha Panoli
• Age: 22 years
• Education: Fourth-year law student at Symbiosis International University, Pune
• Residence: Resident of Anandapur area, Kolkata
• Social media: Nearly 90,000 followers on Instagram and over 85,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter)The Financial Express
Sharmishtha is known for her outspoken opinions on social and political issues on her social media platforms. Her videos are often sharp and controversial, giving her an influential online presence.
🎥 Controversial video and arrest
On 14 May 2025, Sharmistha posted a video on Instagram in which she criticised the silence of Bollywood stars on “Operation Sindoor”. In this video, she made some statements which many considered to be hurtful to religious sentiments. After the video went viral, she started receiving threats, following which she deleted the video and tendered an unconditional apology on 15 May.
However, an FIR had already been filed against him in Kolkata. When he and his family remained absent despite several notices, the court issued an arrest warrant. He was arrested from Gurugram on May 30, brought to Kolkata and sent to 14 days of judicial custody.
⚖️ Legal Sections for Sharmistha Panoli
Sharmishtha has been charged under the following sections of the Indian Penal Code:
• Section 196(1)(a): Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, caste, language, etc
• Section 299: Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings
• Section 352: Intentional insult likely to cause breach of the peace
• Section 353(1)(c): Statements provoking public nuisanceHindustan Times
🗣️ Political and social reaction
Sharmishtha’s arrest has also created a stir in political circles:
Kangana Ranaut: “BJP MP and actress Kangana Ranaut slammed the West Bengal government, saying it should not try to make the state “North Korea”.”
Pawan Kalyan: “Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan accused the Trinamool Congress government of “selective outrage” and stressed the need for religious tolerance.”
Bar Council of India: “BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra called the arrest a “complete failure of justice” and an attack on freedom of expression.”
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram: “The arrests were called “an abuse of police power”. He expressed concern at the growing trend of interstate arrests related to social media posts, and said such action is inappropriate unless there is a clear and immediate threat to public safety.”
🌐 International Reactions
Geert Wilders Freedom Party (Nederlands): “Free the brave Sharmistha Panoli. It is wrong to arrest her just for speaking. This is a shame for freedom of speech. She only told the truth about Pakistan and Muhammad. Don’t punish her for telling the truth. Please help her, @narendramodi.”
📱Social media reaction for Sharmistha Panoli
Following the arrest of Sharmistha Panoli, social media platforms saw a surge in activity, with hashtags like #ReleaseSharmistha and #AllEyesOnSharmistha quickly trending. Many users expressed outrage, calling the arrest a direct attack on freedom of expression and civil liberties. Supporters argued that individuals should have the right to voice their opinions, even if controversial, without fear of legal consequences.
However, Amid the backlash, Sharmistha’s Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) profiles were made private, and all existing posts were deleted, signaling a retreat from the public spotlight.
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