Delhi Police Sparks Bengal Fury: “Bangladeshi” slur ignites political firestorm
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has vehemently condemned the Delhi Police for allegedly using the term “Bangladeshi” to refer to the Bengali language, triggering a major political row. The party described the incident as a deliberate attempt to insult the Bengali community and strip their language of its Indian identity.
TMC leaders accused the police of attempting to portray Bengali speakers as outsiders, thereby undermining their rightful place within the Indian cultural fabric. This, they argued, is unacceptable and fuels dangerous prejudices.
The CPI(ML) Liberation echoed the TMC’s condemnation, branding the police’s action as a blatant display of majoritarian arrogance. The party called for a thorough investigation and appropriate action against those responsible.
The incident, occurring on August 3, 2025, has ignited a fierce debate about linguistic identity and the role of law enforcement in protecting the rights of all linguistic communities in India. This highlights the urgent need for greater sensitivity and understanding from authorities towards India’s diverse linguistic landscape. The incident underscores the potential for casual prejudice to escalate into serious communal tensions, demanding immediate attention from policymakers.
