Another recurring viral theme involves grassroots videos from West Bengal often shared during election cycles.
Panoli was arrested in Gurugram by Kolkata Police in May 2025 for allegedly making communal remarks in a video related to "Operation Sindoor" and regional attacks.
She was eventually granted interim bail in June 2025. 2. Viral Political Testimonials
Following the tragic incident at RG Kar Medical College, numerous videos went viral showing mass protests in Kolkata.
A video from June 2024 went viral showing a woman expressing gratitude for the ₹1,000 monthly allowance provided by the TMC government's Lakshmir Bhandar scheme . She noted that the funds allowed her financial independence from her husband, sparking discussions on the social impact of direct benefit transfers. 3. Safety and "Justice" Viral Content
Anything touching on religion or the ruling party in West Bengal triggers rapid polarization.
The primary discussions currently dominating social media in this space involve the following incidents: 1. The Sharmistha Panoli Arrest Controversy