BJP Slams Bangladesh Over Tagore Home Vandalism, Calls It A Conspiracy To Erase Bengal's Soul
BJP MP Sambit Patra has strongly condemned the vandalism at Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, calling it an alarming act of intolerance. At a press conference, Patra slammed Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus and the Bangladesh interim government for failing to act against rising attacks on Bengali cultural symbols and Sanatan heritage. Patra said this inaction sends a "deplorable message" to the world and accused the administration of conspiring to erase the very soul of Bengal. The incident has sparked international outrage, with cultural leaders and political voices demanding protection for historic sites. The BJP has demanded swift action and a formal apology from the Bangladesh government. Will Bangladesh protect its shared heritage — or stay silent?#tagore #bangladesh #bjp #sambitpatra #bengalheritage #india #intolerance #tagorehome #tagorehomevandalised #rabindranathtagore #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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