The poster for the documentary 'Kaali' by Leena Manimekalai has caused a significant uproar. On the movie's poster, a woman smoking was dressed as Goddess Kaali. A flag representing the LGBT community is visible in the backdrop.

Some social media users have expressed outrage at the poster's depiction of Goddess Kaali and demanded that it be taken down. On Twitter, the hashtag 'Arrest Leena Manimekal' is trending, and some users are calling for the filmmaker to face harsh punishment.

Since Moitra had not watched the film, she was unable to comment on the portrayal made by Manimekalai, but she did assert that everyone has the right to interpret their deities however they see fit.

When asked about the dispute, Moitra responded, “within Hinduism, being a Kali worshipper I have the freedom to imagine my Kali in that way… that is my freedom and I don’t think anyone’s sentiments should be hurt. I have the freedom… as much as you have to worship your god.”

'Deity Kali is a meat-eating, alcohol-accepting goddess in my opinion. And if you visit Tarapith, a significant Shakti peeth in the Birbhum area of West Bengal, you will witness sadhus smoking. That is the Kali that people revere (there). I have the freedom to think of Kali in that way because I practice Hinduism and adore Kali.'

The MP added, 'I have the freedom to do so (imagine a goddess who eats meat) as much as you have the freedom to worship your deity as a vegetarian and dressed in white.'

A frightened TMC also distanced itself from the remark and criticized it, while the BJP attacked Moitra vehemently and questioned whether it represented the official position of West Bengal's ruling party.

The statements @MahuaMoitra said at the #IndiaTodayConclaveEast2022 and her opinions on Goddess Kali were made in her capacity and in NO WAY OR FORM ENDORSED BY THE PARTY. The All India Trinamool Congress vehemently rejects such remarks, the party wrote on Twitter.

The Indian High Commission in Toronto requested that the posters be taken down after the poster depicting the goddess Kali smoking incited outrage on social media. Speaking freely is only acceptable when disparaging Hindu deities. The Hindu faith has been singled out for discrimination by MF Hussain, Owaisi, and now Moitra because they are aware of the tolerance of the Hindu people.

Mahua Moitra, a member of theTrinamool Congress, came under fire for her remark about Goddess Kali on Wednesday, and a first information report (FIR) was filed against her in Bhopal for allegedly 'outraging religious emotions.'

In addition to offending Hindus' religious feelings, Mahua Moitra's remarks also sparked widespread outrage. People are denouncing this statement across the nation. Many people have called her words 'freedom of speech,' but is that truly the case? Is freedom of speech only applicable to Hindu deities? Who granted that liberty? And since when is it okay to disparage religious deities in the name of freedom of speech?

When Mahua Moitra said something so derogatory about our deity, how can we remain silent after the entire Muslim community spread terror over the globe because one person condemned the prophet even though they were merely presenting the facts? It seems that everyone's personal objective to become famous has evolved to include insulting Hindus and their gods and goddesses. What if Hindus attacked Nupur Sharma in the same way that Muslims are doing?

The remarks made by Mahua Moitra about Goddess Kali are abhorrent, insulting, and bad for the Hindu community. Despite these remarks, we haven't threatened or requested her execution as the Muslims did in the case of Nupur Sharma. The real distinction between being Hindu and Muslim is this.

Goddess Kali is never worshipped as a deity who partakes in alcoholic beverages or meat, in accordance with the rules of Sanatan Hindu Dharma. Goddess Kali had long been revered by Hindus as a symbol of strength against evil. Her remarks have offended religious sensibilities.