Delhi Police’s Bengali Blunder Sparks Outrage: Mamata Leads Charge
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Delhi Police, accusing them of a grave error in an official communication. The police allegedly misidentified Bengali as the “Bangladeshi national language,” a claim Banerjee termed insulting, anti-national, and a blatant violation of the Constitution.
Banerjee underscored the profound cultural and linguistic significance of Bengali, a language spoken by millions of Indian citizens. She demanded an immediate apology and corrective action from the Delhi Police.
The Chief Minister’s condemnation was swiftly echoed by several other politicians across the political spectrum, who voiced their outrage at the perceived slight to the Bengali language and its speakers. The incident has ignited a heated debate about linguistic sensitivity and the responsibility of law enforcement agencies.
This incident highlights the urgent need for greater sensitivity and accuracy in official communications. The misidentification of a major Indian language as belonging to a neighbouring nation is not merely a bureaucratic error; it reflects a concerning lack of awareness about India’s linguistic diversity and its constitutional implications. The demand for accountability is now paramount.
