Why Shreya Ghoshal-Arijit Singh is silent, asks TMC leader after singer Sanjay Chakraborty’s arrest in child abuse case

Singer-composer Sanjay Chakraborty, brother of famous musician Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty, has been arrested in Mumbai on charges of sexually abusing a minor. The arrest, carried out by the Kolkata Police with the help of Mumbai authorities, has sparked a public debate, especially after comments made by Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh.

Details of the alleged attack

Chakraborty, a prominent music teacher, was taken into custody after the victim’s family complained to the police about the assault. He has been remanded to judicial custody by the Alipore court till November 18, 2024.

Chakraborty is facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, along with sections of the Indian Penal Code related to molestation. As investigations continue, Kolkata Police are reviewing CCTV footage and collecting more evidence. The victim’s family is expected to be questioned further as part of the ongoing investigation.

Kunal Ghosh asks Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal questions

However, the case has attracted attention not only because of its seriousness, but also because of the apparent silence of certain prominent singers. Kunal Ghosh, a spokesperson for the Trinamool Congress, took to his Ghosh wrote, “Will Arijit, Shreya and Abhijit, who often speak out about incidents in Bengal, remain silent on Sanjay Chakraborty’s alleged misdeeds? Are they selective revolutionaries?”

This comment raised questions about whether these artists choose which social issues to tackle, especially when incidents occur outside West Bengal. Ghosh’s comments reflect a sentiment shared by many who feel that the silence of such influential figures can be seen as selective in nature, often focusing on regional issues rather than broader, national concerns.

Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, both celebrated figures in the Indian music industry, have previously expressed their support for causes related to social justice. Notably, Shreya Ghoshal had canceled a concert in Calcutta in response to the tragic rape and murder case of a junior doctor at RG Kar Hospital earlier this year. She had also publicly supported women’s rights by releasing a song about violence against women.

Ghosh has urged these artists to make a statement, questioning whether they would remain silent in the face of serious allegations that impact the music community as a whole.