Mamata Banerjee's Fiery Stand: Defending Language and Rights in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched the 'Bhasha Andolan' (Language Movement) from Bolpur, decrying the alleged imposition of linguistic control and wrongful voter omissions. She accused the central government and Election Commission of covertly implementing the NRC, vowing to oppose detention camps and support returning Bengali-speaking migrants.

Mamata Banerjee's Fiery Stand: Defending Language and Rights in Bengal
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee initiated the 'Bhasha Andolan' (Language Movement) from Bolpur, asserting her commitment to protecting the Bengali language and culture from external threats.

She condemned the Center and the Election Commission for allegedly trying to discreetly apply the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in West Bengal, particularly targeting Bengali-speaking migrants and potentially disenfranchising legitimate voters.

The chief minister passionately opposed the notion of 'linguistic terror' and vowed to prevent the establishment of detention camps in Bengal, urging the state and its people to remain united and uphold constitutional pluralism.

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