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Bengal, Bangla & 'Bohiragoto'. The politics of identity and pushback against Hindi 'imposition'


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, December 31st 2024 at 6:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Bengalis have revived debate of language imposition. English medium education is highly in demand and Bengali language in that case becomes marginalised.

The article "Bengal, Bangla, Bohiragoto: The Politics of Identity and Pushback Against Hindi Imposition" discusses the ongoing linguistic and cultural identity politics in West Bengal, India. It highlights the resistance against the imposition of Hindi, which is perceived as an attempt to undermine the Bengali language and culture. The piece explores how this issue has historical roots, tracing back to the linguistic reorganization of states in India post-independence, and how it has evolved into a significant political debate. It mentions the recent protests and political statements against the central government's perceived favoritism towards Hindi, especially in educational policies and official communications. The article also touches upon the cultural pride of Bengalis, their attachment to their language, and how this sentiment fuels movements like 'Bohiragoto' (outsider), which signifies opposition to external cultural impositions. This resistance is not just about language but also about preserving a distinct regional identity against a backdrop of increasing nationalistic Hindi-centric policies.

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