Kolkata, Aug. 2 -- Bangladeshi author and activist Taslima Nasreen, who returned to Kolkata after nearly two decades, on Sunday said that she believes the BJP-led government in India supports freedom of speech, while contrasting her experience under successive governments in West Bengal, i.e. of Left Front government, the TMC government, and now the BJP government.

Speaking at a press conference, she said, "One government forced me to leave, another one did not allow me, and another one welcomed me. I am happy. I believe that this current government of India believes in freedom of speech."

She thanked West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for ensuring her safety and security during her visit.

"No politics was involved in my event...