Mamata Banerjee Urdu Controversy: West Bengal Language Politics Explained

Mamata Banerjee Urdu controversy: West Bengal language politics explained

Mamata Banerjee is using language politics to consolidate specific voter bases while simultaneously labeling non-Bengali Hindus as "outsiders" to create a social divide.

Urdu over Bengali Row Intensifies as Mamata Regime Sparks Muslim Communalism

A fresh political storm has erupted in West Bengal, with allegations of “Urdu over Bengali” gaining traction in the run-up to the 2026 Assembly elections. At the centre of the controversy is Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, whose recent political messaging and linguistic choices have sparked a heated debate over identity, culture, and electoral strategy in the state. According to reports, critics claim that Mamata Banerjee is prioritising Urdu in…