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Last Updated:<\/span>August 03, 2025, 21:32 IST<\/time><\/p>\nWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee lashed out at the Delhi Police for referring to Bengali as “Bangladeshi national language” in a purported letter addressed to the state guest house<\/h2>\n<\/p>\nBJP IT cell head Amit Malviya (L) called out West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s “shameful” attempt at using language for political gains. (Image: PTI\/File)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nThe BJP on Sunday came down heavily on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and accused her of \u201cweaponsing” the Bengali language for appeasement and vote-bank politics.<\/span><\/p>\nBanerjee earlier lashed out at the Delhi Police for referring to Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi national language” in a purported letter. She alleged that this was \u201cinsulting, anti-national and unconstitutional”.<\/span><\/p>\nThe BJP, however, called her out for her \u201cshameful” attempt at using language for political gains and pointing a finger at a \u201clawful police action”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cIt is beyond shameful that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is defending a lawful police action against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators by weaponising language and stoking sentiment,” (sic) BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya wrote on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nIt is beyond shameful that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is defending a lawful police action against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators by weaponising language and stoking sentiment.Let us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/Ynb5o8cT6n<\/a>\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nMalviya sought to reaffirm the Centre\u2019s tough stand on Bangladeshi and Rohingya illegals, and said \u201cinfiltrators” will be strictly dealt with.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cLet us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will be dealt with strictly, as per the law of the land. No political grandstanding or vote-bank politics will come in the way of protecting India\u2019s sovereignty and national security,” (sic) he said, adding, \u201cof all people, Mamata Banerjee should know this.” (sic)<\/span><\/p>\nWHAT DID MAMATA BANERJEE SAY?<\/h4>\nBanerjee drew attention to the Delhi Police\u2019s wording for the Bengali language as \u201cBangladeshi national language” in a purported letter, <\/span>linked to a probe under the \u2018Foreigners\u2019 Act\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\nAccording to the letter cited by her, the police sought a translator following the arrest of eight people suspected to have illegally crossed over into India from Bangladesh. It is addressed to the officer-in-charge of Banga Bhawan, which is the official guest house of the West Bengal government in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\nSharing this purported letter on her social media, the chief minister and TMC boss accused the Centre of being anti-Bengali and urged all to protest against such \u201canti-constitutional language to insult and humiliate Bengali-speaking people of India”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cSee now how Delhi Police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi” language!” Banerjee posted on her Facebook account and X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya (L) called out West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s “shameful” attempt at using language for political gains. (Image: PTI\/File)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
The BJP on Sunday came down heavily on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and accused her of \u201cweaponsing” the Bengali language for appeasement and vote-bank politics.<\/span><\/p>\nBanerjee earlier lashed out at the Delhi Police for referring to Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi national language” in a purported letter. She alleged that this was \u201cinsulting, anti-national and unconstitutional”.<\/span><\/p>\nThe BJP, however, called her out for her \u201cshameful” attempt at using language for political gains and pointing a finger at a \u201clawful police action”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cIt is beyond shameful that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is defending a lawful police action against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators by weaponising language and stoking sentiment,” (sic) BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya wrote on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nIt is beyond shameful that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is defending a lawful police action against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators by weaponising language and stoking sentiment.Let us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/Ynb5o8cT6n<\/a>\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nMalviya sought to reaffirm the Centre\u2019s tough stand on Bangladeshi and Rohingya illegals, and said \u201cinfiltrators” will be strictly dealt with.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cLet us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will be dealt with strictly, as per the law of the land. No political grandstanding or vote-bank politics will come in the way of protecting India\u2019s sovereignty and national security,” (sic) he said, adding, \u201cof all people, Mamata Banerjee should know this.” (sic)<\/span><\/p>\nWHAT DID MAMATA BANERJEE SAY?<\/h4>\nBanerjee drew attention to the Delhi Police\u2019s wording for the Bengali language as \u201cBangladeshi national language” in a purported letter, <\/span>linked to a probe under the \u2018Foreigners\u2019 Act\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\nAccording to the letter cited by her, the police sought a translator following the arrest of eight people suspected to have illegally crossed over into India from Bangladesh. It is addressed to the officer-in-charge of Banga Bhawan, which is the official guest house of the West Bengal government in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\nSharing this purported letter on her social media, the chief minister and TMC boss accused the Centre of being anti-Bengali and urged all to protest against such \u201canti-constitutional language to insult and humiliate Bengali-speaking people of India”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cSee now how Delhi Police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi” language!” Banerjee posted on her Facebook account and X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Banerjee earlier lashed out at the Delhi Police for referring to Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi national language” in a purported letter. She alleged that this was \u201cinsulting, anti-national and unconstitutional”.<\/span><\/p>\nThe BJP, however, called her out for her \u201cshameful” attempt at using language for political gains and pointing a finger at a \u201clawful police action”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cIt is beyond shameful that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is defending a lawful police action against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators by weaponising language and stoking sentiment,” (sic) BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya wrote on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nIt is beyond shameful that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is defending a lawful police action against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators by weaponising language and stoking sentiment.Let us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/Ynb5o8cT6n<\/a>\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nMalviya sought to reaffirm the Centre\u2019s tough stand on Bangladeshi and Rohingya illegals, and said \u201cinfiltrators” will be strictly dealt with.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cLet us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will be dealt with strictly, as per the law of the land. No political grandstanding or vote-bank politics will come in the way of protecting India\u2019s sovereignty and national security,” (sic) he said, adding, \u201cof all people, Mamata Banerjee should know this.” (sic)<\/span><\/p>\nWHAT DID MAMATA BANERJEE SAY?<\/h4>\nBanerjee drew attention to the Delhi Police\u2019s wording for the Bengali language as \u201cBangladeshi national language” in a purported letter, <\/span>linked to a probe under the \u2018Foreigners\u2019 Act\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\nAccording to the letter cited by her, the police sought a translator following the arrest of eight people suspected to have illegally crossed over into India from Bangladesh. It is addressed to the officer-in-charge of Banga Bhawan, which is the official guest house of the West Bengal government in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\nSharing this purported letter on her social media, the chief minister and TMC boss accused the Centre of being anti-Bengali and urged all to protest against such \u201canti-constitutional language to insult and humiliate Bengali-speaking people of India”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cSee now how Delhi Police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi” language!” Banerjee posted on her Facebook account and X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The BJP, however, called her out for her \u201cshameful” attempt at using language for political gains and pointing a finger at a \u201clawful police action”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cIt is beyond shameful that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is defending a lawful police action against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators by weaponising language and stoking sentiment,” (sic) BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya wrote on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nIt is beyond shameful that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is defending a lawful police action against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators by weaponising language and stoking sentiment.Let us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/Ynb5o8cT6n<\/a>\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nMalviya sought to reaffirm the Centre\u2019s tough stand on Bangladeshi and Rohingya illegals, and said \u201cinfiltrators” will be strictly dealt with.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cLet us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will be dealt with strictly, as per the law of the land. No political grandstanding or vote-bank politics will come in the way of protecting India\u2019s sovereignty and national security,” (sic) he said, adding, \u201cof all people, Mamata Banerjee should know this.” (sic)<\/span><\/p>\nWHAT DID MAMATA BANERJEE SAY?<\/h4>\nBanerjee drew attention to the Delhi Police\u2019s wording for the Bengali language as \u201cBangladeshi national language” in a purported letter, <\/span>linked to a probe under the \u2018Foreigners\u2019 Act\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\nAccording to the letter cited by her, the police sought a translator following the arrest of eight people suspected to have illegally crossed over into India from Bangladesh. It is addressed to the officer-in-charge of Banga Bhawan, which is the official guest house of the West Bengal government in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\nSharing this purported letter on her social media, the chief minister and TMC boss accused the Centre of being anti-Bengali and urged all to protest against such \u201canti-constitutional language to insult and humiliate Bengali-speaking people of India”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cSee now how Delhi Police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi” language!” Banerjee posted on her Facebook account and X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cIt is beyond shameful that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is defending a lawful police action against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators by weaponising language and stoking sentiment,” (sic) BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya wrote on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nIt is beyond shameful that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is defending a lawful police action against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators by weaponising language and stoking sentiment.Let us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/Ynb5o8cT6n<\/a>\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nMalviya sought to reaffirm the Centre\u2019s tough stand on Bangladeshi and Rohingya illegals, and said \u201cinfiltrators” will be strictly dealt with.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cLet us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will be dealt with strictly, as per the law of the land. No political grandstanding or vote-bank politics will come in the way of protecting India\u2019s sovereignty and national security,” (sic) he said, adding, \u201cof all people, Mamata Banerjee should know this.” (sic)<\/span><\/p>\nWHAT DID MAMATA BANERJEE SAY?<\/h4>\nBanerjee drew attention to the Delhi Police\u2019s wording for the Bengali language as \u201cBangladeshi national language” in a purported letter, <\/span>linked to a probe under the \u2018Foreigners\u2019 Act\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\nAccording to the letter cited by her, the police sought a translator following the arrest of eight people suspected to have illegally crossed over into India from Bangladesh. It is addressed to the officer-in-charge of Banga Bhawan, which is the official guest house of the West Bengal government in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\nSharing this purported letter on her social media, the chief minister and TMC boss accused the Centre of being anti-Bengali and urged all to protest against such \u201canti-constitutional language to insult and humiliate Bengali-speaking people of India”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cSee now how Delhi Police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi” language!” Banerjee posted on her Facebook account and X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nIt is beyond shameful that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is defending a lawful police action against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators by weaponising language and stoking sentiment.Let us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/Ynb5o8cT6n<\/a>\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nMalviya sought to reaffirm the Centre\u2019s tough stand on Bangladeshi and Rohingya illegals, and said \u201cinfiltrators” will be strictly dealt with.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cLet us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will be dealt with strictly, as per the law of the land. No political grandstanding or vote-bank politics will come in the way of protecting India\u2019s sovereignty and national security,” (sic) he said, adding, \u201cof all people, Mamata Banerjee should know this.” (sic)<\/span><\/p>\nWHAT DID MAMATA BANERJEE SAY?<\/h4>\nBanerjee drew attention to the Delhi Police\u2019s wording for the Bengali language as \u201cBangladeshi national language” in a purported letter, <\/span>linked to a probe under the \u2018Foreigners\u2019 Act\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\nAccording to the letter cited by her, the police sought a translator following the arrest of eight people suspected to have illegally crossed over into India from Bangladesh. It is addressed to the officer-in-charge of Banga Bhawan, which is the official guest house of the West Bengal government in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\nSharing this purported letter on her social media, the chief minister and TMC boss accused the Centre of being anti-Bengali and urged all to protest against such \u201canti-constitutional language to insult and humiliate Bengali-speaking people of India”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cSee now how Delhi Police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi” language!” Banerjee posted on her Facebook account and X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
It is beyond shameful that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is defending a lawful police action against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators by weaponising language and stoking sentiment.Let us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/Ynb5o8cT6n<\/a>\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nMalviya sought to reaffirm the Centre\u2019s tough stand on Bangladeshi and Rohingya illegals, and said \u201cinfiltrators” will be strictly dealt with.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cLet us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will be dealt with strictly, as per the law of the land. No political grandstanding or vote-bank politics will come in the way of protecting India\u2019s sovereignty and national security,” (sic) he said, adding, \u201cof all people, Mamata Banerjee should know this.” (sic)<\/span><\/p>\nWHAT DID MAMATA BANERJEE SAY?<\/h4>\nBanerjee drew attention to the Delhi Police\u2019s wording for the Bengali language as \u201cBangladeshi national language” in a purported letter, <\/span>linked to a probe under the \u2018Foreigners\u2019 Act\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\nAccording to the letter cited by her, the police sought a translator following the arrest of eight people suspected to have illegally crossed over into India from Bangladesh. It is addressed to the officer-in-charge of Banga Bhawan, which is the official guest house of the West Bengal government in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\nSharing this purported letter on her social media, the chief minister and TMC boss accused the Centre of being anti-Bengali and urged all to protest against such \u201canti-constitutional language to insult and humiliate Bengali-speaking people of India”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cSee now how Delhi Police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi” language!” Banerjee posted on her Facebook account and X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Malviya sought to reaffirm the Centre\u2019s tough stand on Bangladeshi and Rohingya illegals, and said \u201cinfiltrators” will be strictly dealt with.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cLet us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will be dealt with strictly, as per the law of the land. No political grandstanding or vote-bank politics will come in the way of protecting India\u2019s sovereignty and national security,” (sic) he said, adding, \u201cof all people, Mamata Banerjee should know this.” (sic)<\/span><\/p>\nWHAT DID MAMATA BANERJEE SAY?<\/h4>\nBanerjee drew attention to the Delhi Police\u2019s wording for the Bengali language as \u201cBangladeshi national language” in a purported letter, <\/span>linked to a probe under the \u2018Foreigners\u2019 Act\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\nAccording to the letter cited by her, the police sought a translator following the arrest of eight people suspected to have illegally crossed over into India from Bangladesh. It is addressed to the officer-in-charge of Banga Bhawan, which is the official guest house of the West Bengal government in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\nSharing this purported letter on her social media, the chief minister and TMC boss accused the Centre of being anti-Bengali and urged all to protest against such \u201canti-constitutional language to insult and humiliate Bengali-speaking people of India”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cSee now how Delhi Police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi” language!” Banerjee posted on her Facebook account and X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cLet us be absolutely clear: all illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas will be dealt with strictly, as per the law of the land. No political grandstanding or vote-bank politics will come in the way of protecting India\u2019s sovereignty and national security,” (sic) he said, adding, \u201cof all people, Mamata Banerjee should know this.” (sic)<\/span><\/p>\nWHAT DID MAMATA BANERJEE SAY?<\/h4>\nBanerjee drew attention to the Delhi Police\u2019s wording for the Bengali language as \u201cBangladeshi national language” in a purported letter, <\/span>linked to a probe under the \u2018Foreigners\u2019 Act\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\nAccording to the letter cited by her, the police sought a translator following the arrest of eight people suspected to have illegally crossed over into India from Bangladesh. It is addressed to the officer-in-charge of Banga Bhawan, which is the official guest house of the West Bengal government in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\nSharing this purported letter on her social media, the chief minister and TMC boss accused the Centre of being anti-Bengali and urged all to protest against such \u201canti-constitutional language to insult and humiliate Bengali-speaking people of India”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cSee now how Delhi Police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi” language!” Banerjee posted on her Facebook account and X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Banerjee drew attention to the Delhi Police\u2019s wording for the Bengali language as \u201cBangladeshi national language” in a purported letter, <\/span>linked to a probe under the \u2018Foreigners\u2019 Act\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\nAccording to the letter cited by her, the police sought a translator following the arrest of eight people suspected to have illegally crossed over into India from Bangladesh. It is addressed to the officer-in-charge of Banga Bhawan, which is the official guest house of the West Bengal government in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\nSharing this purported letter on her social media, the chief minister and TMC boss accused the Centre of being anti-Bengali and urged all to protest against such \u201canti-constitutional language to insult and humiliate Bengali-speaking people of India”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cSee now how Delhi Police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi” language!” Banerjee posted on her Facebook account and X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
According to the letter cited by her, the police sought a translator following the arrest of eight people suspected to have illegally crossed over into India from Bangladesh. It is addressed to the officer-in-charge of Banga Bhawan, which is the official guest house of the West Bengal government in New Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\nSharing this purported letter on her social media, the chief minister and TMC boss accused the Centre of being anti-Bengali and urged all to protest against such \u201canti-constitutional language to insult and humiliate Bengali-speaking people of India”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cSee now how Delhi Police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi” language!” Banerjee posted on her Facebook account and X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Sharing this purported letter on her social media, the chief minister and TMC boss accused the Centre of being anti-Bengali and urged all to protest against such \u201canti-constitutional language to insult and humiliate Bengali-speaking people of India”.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cSee now how Delhi Police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi” language!” Banerjee posted on her Facebook account and X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cSee now how Delhi Police under the direct control of the Ministry of Home, Government of India, is describing Bengali as \u201cBangladeshi” language!” Banerjee posted on her Facebook account and X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nSee now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
See now how Delhi police under the direct control of Ministry of Home, Government of India is describing Bengali as ” Bangladeshi” language! Bengali, our mother tongue, the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda, the language in which our National Anthem and the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2ACUyehSx8<\/a>\u2014 Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nShe said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
She said Bengali is not only her mother tongue but also the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. She added that Bengali was the language in which both India\u2019s national anthem, \u2018Jana Gana Mana\u2019 by Tagore and national song \u2018Vande Mataram\u2019 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay were written.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201c\u2026 the language in which crores of Indians speak and write, the language which is sanctified and recognised by the Constitution of India, is now described as a Bangladeshi language!!” she wrote. \u201cScandalous, insulting, anti-national, unconstitutional!! This insults all Bengali-speaking people of India. They cannot use this kind of language, which degrades and debases us all. We urge immediate, strongest possible protests from all against the anti-Bengali Government of India who are using such anti-Constitutional language to insult and humiliate the Bengali-speaking people of India.”<\/span><\/p>\n(With PTI inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nNews Desk<\/a><\/p>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Bangladeshi National Language’: Mamata Flags Delhi Police Wording, BJP Says Don’t Politicise<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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