Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Bangla Pokkho Protests Hindi, Urdu Inclusion in WBCS Exam
A group called Bangla Pokkho is upset with the government's choice.
They held a protest in Kolkata because the government decided that people taking the West Bengal Civil Services Exam (WBCS) could use Hindi or Urdu.
Bangla Pokkho wants the exam to be in Bengali only, like how it is in other states.
They believe Bengali should be a requirement for the exams.
The group's leader, Garga Chattopadhyay, spoke at the protest to explain what they want.
Bangla Pokkho protested the government's decision to include Hindi and Urdu in the WBCS exam.
The rally took place in Kolkata.
The protest was against the notification of Hindi and Urdu as recognized languages in the WBCS exam.
Bangla Pokkho wants Bengali to be mandatory for the WBCS exams, similar to other states.
Garga Chattopadhyay, the organization's general secretary, voiced the demand.
- Who
- Members of Bangla Pokkho.
- What
- A rally protesting the inclusion of Hindi and Urdu in the WBCS exam.
- When
- The rally took place on Sunday, June 29.
- Where
- Kolkata.
- Why
- To protest the government's decision to include Hindi and Urdu in the WBCS exam and demand Bengali be made the mandatory language.
Bangla Pokkho's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Language in WBCS Exams
Bangla Pokkho's Perspective
Bengali should be the mandatory language for WBCS exams.
Government's Perspective
The government allowed Hindi and Urdu as recognized languages.
- Protesting Group
- Bangla Pokkho
- Location
- Kolkata
- Date
- June 29
- Protest Against
- Government's WBCS Exam Language Policy
- Key Figure
- Garga Chattopadhyay
- Primary Demand
- Make Bengali mandatory for WBCS exams