TMP Condemns Delhi Police's 'Bangladeshi Language' Controversy
The Tipra Motha Party criticized Delhi Police for calling Bengali a 'Bangladeshi language' in a letter, sparking discontent among political leaders. TMP’s Pradyot Debbarma emphasized respect for all languages, while opposition from Tripura and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee condemned the police's actions as insulting and unconstitutional.
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The controversy erupted when the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), an ally of BJP, criticized the Delhi Police for referring to the Bengali language as 'Bangladeshi language.' The matter gained attention following a recent police request for translation assistance in a Foreigners' Act case.
TMP leader Pradyot Debbarma expressed serious concerns over the police's terminology, stating it provided extremists the opportunity to misrepresent the nation. He emphasized the importance of respecting all Indian languages, including Bengali, and opposed imposing any language on communities.
Opposition voices, including Jitendra Chaudhury and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee, echoed disapproval, labeling the police's language as unconstitutional. Chaudhury accused the BJP of using the situation to propagate divisive ideologies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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