Delhi Police’s Bengali Blunder Sparks National Outrage
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the Delhi Police on August 3, 2025, following the alleged misidentification of Bengali as the “Bangladeshi national language” in an official communication. She termed the error deeply insulting, anti-national, and a blatant violation of the Constitution.
Banerjee underscored the profound cultural and historical 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 echoed by several other political leaders across party lines, who also criticized the police’s apparent lack of awareness regarding India’s linguistic diversity. The incident has ignited a heated debate on the sensitivity required in official communications.
This incident highlights the urgent need for improved linguistic sensitivity training within law enforcement agencies across the country. The potential for such errors to fuel misinformation and prejudice underscores the importance of accuracy in official documentation, particularly concerning India’s diverse linguistic landscape.
