Mamata Slams Delhi Police Over ‘Bangladeshi Language’ Mention
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed strong objections on Saturday after the Delhi Police mentioned “Bangladeshi language” while describing a suspect’s communication during a briefing. The comment drew sharp criticism from Banerjee, who called it an insult to Bengali-speaking people, both in India and abroad.
Banerjee Condemns Insensitive Labeling
Addressing the media in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee said the term “Bangladeshi language” is vague and misleading. “There is no such language called Bangladeshi. Bengali is the language spoken in Bangladesh, just as it is in West Bengal,” she stated. The Chief Minister accused the Delhi Police of stoking communal tension and demanded an apology.
BJP’s Amit Malviya Hits Back
Responding to Banerjee’s remarks, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya accused her of politicizing a criminal case. He said her reaction exposes her “obsession with appeasement politics” and questioned why she appeared more concerned about the suspect’s background than the crime being investigated.
The Police Clarify Statement
Sources in the Delhi Police said the phrase “Bangladeshi language” was used informally to indicate the dialect spoken by the suspect, who they believe is from Bangladesh. However, officials have not issued a formal apology or clarification.
Political War of Words Continues
This latest exchange adds fuel to the ongoing verbal battles between the TMC and the BJP, with language and identity politics once again becoming flashpoints. While the BJP defended the police statement, the TMC called it another example of linguistic insensitivity and poor awareness by central agencies.
