Taslima Nasreen Speaks Out on Freedom of Expression and More in Kolkata Press Conference

Controversial writer Taslima Nasreen held a press conference in Kolkata on Sunday. During this, she spoke openly on important issues. She lamented the insult of Mamata's close friend and poet Jay Goswami. She also gave her frank opinion on the situation in Bangladesh, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and India-Bangladesh relations. Taslima Nasreen expressed her displeasure over the treatment of poet Jay Goswami during the program. She said, "I felt very bad seeing this. It was not only an insult to Jay Goswami, but also an insult to me. I had called her on the stage. She said that those who insulted her have tried to suppress the freedom of expression. Political ideologies may be different, but everyone has the right to have their say. She also said that she will visit Jay Goswami's house soon. In fact, Taslima Nasreen attended a cultural program in Kolkata on Saturday. After Mamata said Jay's address, the poet Taslima Goswami was called on stage by the BJP, but the difference between the Left and the TMC was clear.