West Bengal Mandates Bengali for Government Communications

What this timeline covers

This event covers Suvendu Adhikari's announcement in the Legislative Assembly on July 20, 2026, regarding the prioritization of Bengali in all official government work starting September 1, and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of this announcement. It excludes other actions by Suvendu Adhikari, Amit Shah, or the West Bengal government unless they are direct developments of this specific announcement.