Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Mamata Slams BJP After HRW Flags Abuse of Bengali Speakers
Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister, is upset because a human rights group called HRW says that BJP-led governments are treating Bengali-speaking people badly.
HRW claims the BJP is sending Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh without checking if they are citizens.
HRW says the deportations used force.
Banerjee is against this and is pushing back with a new movement against what she sees as unfair treatment of Bengali speakers.
Mamata Banerjee cites HRW report, criticizing BJP's treatment of Bengali speakers.
HRW alleges the BJP is targeting Bengali Muslims, expelling some to Bangladesh.
The report highlights deportations often involved coercion and seizure of documents.
Between May and June, HRW estimates 1,500 people were deported to Bangladesh.
Mamata calls for a new language movement against BJP's alleged rhetoric.
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, HRW, BJP-led governments, Bengali-speaking people.
- What
- Allegations of harassment, persecution, and deportation of Bengali-speaking people by BJP-led state governments.
- When
- Between May 7 and June 15; report released on Thursday.
- Where
- BJP-ruled states, and bordering areas with Bangladesh.
- Why
- To highlight alleged discrimination and mistreatment of Bengali-speaking people.
Mamata Banerjee
BJP
Alleged Mistreatment of Bengali Speakers
Mamata Banerjee
BJP-led governments are engaging in 'linguistic terrorism' against Bengali speakers.
BJP
Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Source
- Human Rights Watch (HRW) Report
- Accusation
- Targeting and expelling Bengali-speaking people
- Accuser
- Mamata Banerjee
- Affected Group
- Bengali-speaking people
- Alleged Actions
- Harassment, illegal deportation
- Location of Actions
- BJP-ruled states
Sources
West Bengal Police launches helpline for migrant workers facing problems in other states
Bengal cops launch helpline for migrant workers facing problems in other states
Bengal Police Start Helpline For Migrant Workers From State Facing Harassment Elsewhere, BJP Slams Move
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee demands end to ‘linguistic terrorism’ citing New York-based NGO report
TMC MP accuses BJP-ruled states of harassing Bengali-speaking migrants
