Bengal’s Culture War: Icons, Identity & Election Politics Explained

Описание: With West Bengal Assembly elections just months away, political tensions are spilling into the cultural space. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi referring to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay as “Bankim Da” to the controversy over addressing Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, a fresh battle has erupted over Bengal’s icons. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Prime Minister of cultural insensitivity, turning honorifics and titles into political flashpoints. Is this about protecting tradition or mobilising sentiment ahead of elections? We break down the controversy and debate what it means for Bengal’s identity and politics.
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