Amar Sonar Bangla
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.
Understanding the Controversy: Why Bangladesh's National Anthem at Congress Event Isn't Problematic
Oct 29, 2025 03:11 pm CST
A recent controversy erupted when a Congress leader sang "Amar Sonar Bangla" at a party event in Assam, drawing criticism from BJP leaders who called Congress "Bangladesh-obsessed." This article examines the historical context of the song, written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1905 as a protest against Bengal's partition, and explains why its performance by Bengali speakers in India's Barak Valley region reflects cultural heritage rather than political allegiance, despite ongoing tensions between India and Bangladesh over territorial claims.