# Kolkata art academy room repainted saffron, white, saffron 2026-08-13T20:32:37+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet On Wednesday, BJP workers repainted a room at Kolkata's Academy of Fine Arts saffron, a day after theatre practitioners had painted it white. The room, left of the main entrance, became a flashpoint in a broader battle over politics and cultural identity. The dispute began in early July when the room was painted saffron and banners of PM Modi were put up. BJP Bengal president Samik Bhattacharya criticised the original move, but BJP MLA Rudranil Ghosh led the latest repainting, arguing saffron was not new to the space. Theatre veterans called it a state-sponsored attack on Bengali aesthetics. Mathrubhumi reports the room is used as a security guard area. ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com Tags: Academy of Fine Arts, Bengal, BJP, colour politics, cultural institutions, Kolkata Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kolkata-art-academy-room-repainted-saffron-white-saffron/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kolkata-art-academy-room-repainted-saffron-white-saffron/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.