Adhikari Mocks CM Banerjee Regarding ‘Bangla Day’ on Bengali New Year
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Synopsis
On April 15, during the celebration of Poila Boishakh, Suvendu Adhikari criticized CM Mamata Banerjee for her misleading reference to Bengali New Year as Bangla Day, highlighting historical inaccuracies and ongoing violence in West Bengal.
Key Takeaways
- Adhikari's Accusations: Criticized CM for historical distortion.
- Misleading Message: Banerjee referred to Poila Boishakh incorrectly.
- Violence in Murshidabad: Ongoing unrest leading to deaths and displacement.
- Historical Significance: June 20 as West Bengal's foundation day.
- Cultural Contributions: Acknowledgment of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.
Kolkata, April 15 (NationPress) On the significant day of Poila Boishakh, which marks the Bengali New Year, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly misleading the public.
He accused her of attempting to distort history by linking Poila Boishakh with Bangla Dibos or Bangla Day, a day that represents the foundation of West Bengal.
This statement followed the Chief Minister's message on her official X handle, where she extended greetings to the people of West Bengal.
However, instead of saying ‘Subho Nababarsha’ (Happy Bengali New Year), she referred to the occasion as Bangla Dibos and sent her best wishes to all the citizens, addressing them as her “younger brothers and sisters.”
In her message, she quoted the opening line of the song “Ami Banglai Gan Gai” and expressed hope that the state’s traditional culture would flourish further and that the bonds of brotherhood among its people would strengthen.
This message took on added significance in light of the violent protests surrounding the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
In Murshidabad district, numerous Hindus have fled their homes, facing looting, arson, and desecration of temples. The violence has resulted in two fatalities thus far.
In a post on X, the LoP mocked the Chief Minister regarding both the Murshidabad violence and her characterization of Bengali New Year as Bangla Day.
“While Rome was burning, Emperor Nero was playing the fiddle! When communal violence is rampant in the state, it’s expected for you to sing... But the melody is off-key!” Adhikari's statement remarked.
He also asserted that the residents of West Bengal would have felt more secure had the state government taken action against those responsible for “rioting, burning government property, and taking lives.”
Adhikari further commented on the Chief Minister’s message linking Bengali New Year with Bangla Day.
He highlighted that June 20 is historically acknowledged as the foundation day of West Bengal, marking the day in 1947 when the decision to create the state was ratified by a vote in the Bengal Provincial Legislative Assembly.
“Thus, 'West Bengal Day' will be celebrated on June 20. Your attempt to erase history will not succeed; the name of the state will endure as West Bengal because the term 'West' evokes memories of a tumultuous past, which you wish to forget. Ironically, your political actions are making the remembrance of that painful chapter increasingly relevant today,” Adhikari's message concluded.
He also acknowledged the contributions of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee in integrating West Bengal into India.
