Assam Government Pursues Treason Charges Over Bangladesh Anthem Controversy in Sribhumi

Oct 30, 2025 12:59 pm CST

A major political dispute has emerged in Assam after a district Congress leader's recitation of 'Amar Sonar Bangla' (Bangladesh's national anthem) at a party event. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed legal action, potentially including treason charges, while the Congress defends the recitation as a cultural expression of Rabindranath Tagore's legacy. The controversy occurs amid deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations following recent regime change in Dhaka.