NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury at his residence in Delhi and raised the issue of attacks on Bengali-speaking people, especially in BJP-ruled states.Chowdhury, a former West Bengal Congress chief, urged the Prime Minister’s intervention to help stop such attacks.He claimed that such incidents could flare up communal tension in the state.“Their only offence is that they speak the Bengali language, which is often misunderstood by the concerned administration as meaning they belong to neighbouring Bangladesh and are treated as infiltrators,” Chowdhury said in a letter to PM Modi.“It is ironical to note that administrative officers, including the police, do not differentiate between ‘Banglabhasi’ and ‘Bangladeshi’ people. Without committing any offence, they are lodged in jail or detention centres, resulting in grave injustice,” he added.The meeting comes as West Bengal gears up for the Assembly elections scheduled for May 2026.Chowdhury, however, played down the visit, claiming it was “not political”.Meanwhile, Union Minister Amit Shah, who is on a three-day visit to West Bengal, is scheduled to hold back-to-back closed-door meetings with the BJP’s MLAs and MPs, besides representatives in various civic bodies.He is also expected to meet the top brass of the RSS in the state.After his arrival on Monday, Shah held a meeting at the BJP office in Salt Lake to take stock of the party’s organisational preparedness for the upcoming polls.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosChicken’s Neck Threat Sparks Sharp Reply As Nagaland Minister Warns Bangladesh Radicals BoldlyBilawal Bhutto Goes On Anti-India Rant, Says ‘Modi Is Afraid Of Asim Munir’ Since Operation SindoorDonald Trump Tells Netanyahu He Stopped India-Pakistan War The 70th Time Since Op Sindoor PausedFrom First Woman PM To Fierce Rivalry: Khaleda Zia’s Three Terms That Redefined Bangladesh PoliticsBangladesh Mourns As Former Prime Minister And BNP Chief Khaleda Zia Dies At 80Akhnoor Sector On High Alert As BSF Strengthens Counter-Infiltration Grid‘We Will Win In The End’: Kuldeep Sengar’s Daughter Speaks After SC order On Unnao Rape Sentence’No Amount Of Finger Pointing…’: India Slams Pakistan Over Comments On Minorities In India’Blown Up In A Car’: Woman Threatens Asim Munir In Bradford Rally, Pakistan Summons UK EnvoyTurn Chicken’s Neck Into Elephant: Sadhguru Flags Siliguri Corridor As Strategic Weak Link123Photostories3 common mistakes with potatoes to avoid and easy solutionsHow exam pressure affects teenage mental healthTalk Health Tuesday: Heart health red flags you shouldn’t Google but should check with a doctorLily Collins’ motherhood journey: Times when she proved she’s a hands-on momWeight loss diet: How to make low-fat Soya Sandwich for breakfast7 powerful words to motivate your childYear ender 2025: Dharmendra, Asrani, Pankaj Dheer, Mukul Dev and other legends whose deaths left a lasting void5 animals that live centuries longer than humansLouvre Heist to Diljit Dosanjh’s Met Gala necklace: Five jewellery moments that quietly defined the yearSpiritual lessons for modern times: Gauranga Das reveals 5 things you should never share about yourself and why123Hot PicksSilver price todayPAN-Aadhaar linkingCristiano RonaldoGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingErika KirkTravis KelceCandace OwensRobert Kraft & Gayle Benson Net WorthNick ShirleyDraymond GreenMicah Parsons ACL SurgeryAnthony Davis vs Luka Doncic Salary ComparisonBoogeyman WifeWWE Raw Highligths
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury at his residence in Delhi and raised the issue of attacks on Bengali-speaking people, especially in BJP-ruled states.Chowdhury, a former West Bengal Congress chief, urged the Prime Minister’s intervention to help stop such attacks.He claimed that such incidents could flare up communal tension in the state.“Their only offence is that they speak the Bengali language, which is often misunderstood by the concerned administration as meaning they belong to neighbouring Bangladesh and are treated as infiltrators,” Chowdhury said in a letter to PM Modi.“It is ironical to note that administrative officers, including the police, do not differentiate between ‘Banglabhasi’ and ‘Bangladeshi’ people. Without committing any offence, they are lodged in jail or detention centres, resulting in grave injustice,” he added.The meeting comes as West Bengal gears up for the Assembly elections scheduled for May 2026.Chowdhury, however, played down the visit, claiming it was “not political”.Meanwhile, Union Minister Amit Shah, who is on a three-day visit to West Bengal, is scheduled to hold back-to-back closed-door meetings with the BJP’s MLAs and MPs, besides representatives in various civic bodies.He is also expected to meet the top brass of the RSS in the state.After his arrival on Monday, Shah held a meeting at the BJP office in Salt Lake to take stock of the party’s organisational preparedness for the upcoming polls.
