Archive · 7 Dec 2025
BJP MP Plans Private Bill for Rajbanshi Language Recognition
Jayanta Roy, a BJP MP from Jalpaiguri, wants to introduce a private bill in the Lok Sabha to include the Rajbanshi language in the Indian Constitution.
Some people think this is just a promise to get votes before the elections, while others hope it will actually happen.
The BJP wants to win the support of the Rajbanshi community, which is important in north Bengal.
The community is waiting to see if the government will do what it promises.
Jayanta Roy, BJP MP from Jalpaiguri, plans to introduce a private member’s bill for Rajbanshi language recognition.
The bill aims to include the Kamtapuri (Rajbanshi) language in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Some netizens and political parties allege the BJP is making election promises that may not be fulfilled.
The BJP aims to consolidate support among the Rajbanshi community, which holds considerable influence in north Bengal.
The community is waiting to see if the government will respond positively before deciding its political stance.
- Who
- Jayanta Roy, BJP MP from Jalpaiguri
- What
- Plans to introduce a private member’s bill for Rajbanshi language recognition
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Lok Sabha, India
- Why
- To include the Kamtapuri (Rajbanshi) language in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
- MP Name
- Jayanta Roy
- Constituency
- Jalpaiguri
- Language
- Kamtapuri (Rajbanshi)
- Bill Type
- Private member’s bill
- Schedule
- Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution