Bengali Made Mandatory for All Govt Communications in West Bengal from September 1
Mandating a single language for government work can suppress linguistic diversity.
On Monday, Suvendu Adhikari, Chief Minister of West Bengal, announced that Bengali will become mandatory for all government communications from September 1. This follows a letter from Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasizing the importance of Bengali and recommending its use in official frameworks. Adhikari also promised to release the July 21 Commission report on police firing in Kolkata on Monday evening, stepping up his political offensive against opposition parties.
20 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Adhikari declares Bengali priority for all government work, starting September 1
· THIS STORY — Indian Express
West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari mandated Bengali for all government communications starting September 1st, following a recommendation from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
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