Politics and GovernmentPolitics and Government
Tue, December 31, 2024
[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - Forbes
Top 10 Tech Articles Of 2024
[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
Top wellness trends to watch in 2025
[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - Island
Top sports of 2024
[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
Celsius Vs Fahrenheit: Which Is Better?
[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
Could Browns Sign Aaron Rodgers?
[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
9 Best Exercises to Build Muscle Mass
[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
Gym League Codes - December 2024

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


Published on 2024-12-31 06:40:49 - 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.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/bengal-bangla-bohiragoto-the-politics-of-identity-and-pushback-against-hindi-imposition/ar-AA1wJKIi ]