The FIR was lodged at the Siliguri Cyber Police Station by advocate Rinki Chatterjee Singh, who alleged that the remarks promoted communal tension and offended religious sentiments.
Along with the state Congress chief Ajay Rai, party members offered rose petals at the feet of Jagadguru Shankaracharya and extended to him their heartfelt greetings for Holi. They prayed for the welfare of the country, state, and society.
He said the government had been given 40 days to reconsider its policies on cow protection.
He alleged that the government wants to divide Sanatan Dharma and incite conflict between different castes, adding that ''the new regulations are completely anti-Sanatan Dharma.''
The Shankaracharya is still sitting on a palanquin outside his camp on Triveni Marg at the Magh Mela.
Khali unequivocally stated that those who raise their voices against Sanatan Dharma should be made to 'squat like chickens'.
The comments came during a press conference in Kashi on Saturday after a viral video showing the demolition of idols at Manikarnika Ghat in the religious city of Kashi.
Citing continuous attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh in which eight members of the communtiy were brutally murdered in the last 25 days, renowned storyteller and Hindu leader Devkinandan Thakur Ji Maharaj not only questioned the safety of Hindus but also strongly criticized those who call him a "hate-monger".
Speaking to the media here on Monday, Devkinandan Thakur said it is not his job to react to the statements of politicians, but he wants to present the truth of Sanatan Dharma.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took part in the ceremony. On this occasion, CM Yogi also extended New Year greetings, praying for the prosperity and well-being of all.
