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The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
India condemns vandalism at Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh
India on Thursday (June 12, 2025) 'strongly' condemned the vandalisation of the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore in Bangladesh's Sirajganj district. Addressing the weekly press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said the attack was part of a 'broad pattern' of assaults on the pluralist culture of Bangladesh. 'We strongly condemn the despicable attack and vandalisation of the ancestral home of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore by a mob on June 8, 2025. The home, historically called Rabindra Kachharibari, is located in Sirajganj district of Bangladesh. The violent act is a disgrace to the memory and the inclusive philosophy and teachings that the Nobel Laureate espoused in Bangladesh,' Mr. Jaiswal said. Bangladesh has witnessed a deterioration in law and order in recent month, with mobs targeting homes of prominent leaders. On February 5 this year, a mob destroyed the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at 32 Dhanmondi, an address historically associated with Bangladesh's liberation movement. The June 8 attack on the rural ancestral home of the Tagore family reportedly followed a similar pattern, with a group of arsonists vandalising the property. Following the incident, the interim government has suspended public access to the heritage site. After its independence, Bangladesh adopted 'Amar Shonar Bangla', composed by Rabindranath Tagore, as its national anthem. Mr. Jaiswal further said, 'The attack falls in the broad pattern of systematic attempts by extremists to erase the symbols of tolerance, and eviscerate the syncretic culture and the cultural legacy of Bangladesh.' He urged the Bangladeshi authorities to rein in extremist elements and 'take strict action against the perpetrators to prevent recurrence of such incidents that sadly have become a repetitive feature'.
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Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Tagore's ancestral home vandalised in Bangladesh over parking dispute
A mob vandalised the historic ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore — the Rabindra Kacharibari — in Bangladesh's Sirajganj district on Sunday, following a dispute over motorcycle parking. According to a report by Bangladeshi newspaper The Daily Star, the incident occurred after a visitor argued with museum staff over his motorcycle parking. According to Mohammad Habibur Rahman, the custodian of Rabindra Kacharibari, a group of young men forced their way into the premises around 11.30 am and caused damage to the auditorium, doors, and windows. While parts of the property were vandalised, the main mansion — which serves as a memorial museum for the Nobel laureate — was not harmed. Rahman said the unexpected violence created panic among visitors present at the time. 'We took shelter during the attack and informed police immediately,' he noted. Staff members tried to stop the group as they moved towards the museum, but the police arrived in time to prevent further damage. He added that around five or six people, including staffers, sustained injuries during the incident. Shahjadpur Police Station's officer-in-charge, Aslam Ali, said preliminary inquiries indicated the violence stemmed from a dispute over motorcycle parking outside the site, the report added. A case was registered against 50–60 individuals, including 10 named accused, on Wednesday, the report added. Police have been deployed to secure the premises, which have been closed to visitors. Tagore connection to site Tagore's connection to the site dates back to the 19th century, when his grandfather, Prince Dwarkanath Tagore, purchased the estate. Rabindranath Tagore later spent extended periods at the mansion, during which he composed parts of several literary works. Notably, he wrote Amar Shonar Bangla, which went on to become the national anthem of the country. String of targeted attacks Bangladesh has seen a spate of attacks on cultural and historical landmarks in recent months. Among them was the vandalism of the Mujibnagar Memorial Complex, a key site linked to the country's Liberation War. Home and statues of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh's founding leader and first Prime Minister, were also defaced or destroyed in several parts of the country. Pre-planned attack, says BJP The incident has drawn strong condemnation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Sambit Patra, alleging that the attack was 'preplanned' and orchestrated by radical groups like Jamaat-e-Islami and Hefazat-e-Islam. He also criticised Bangladesh's interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, for its delayed response. 'According to media reports, this house was recently attacked in a pre-planned act of violence, carried out by members of Jamaat-e-Islami and Hefazat-e-Islam. It is unacceptable that such an international museum was not protected. So far, the interim government of Bangladesh has not taken any action. The Bharatiya Janata Party condemns this attack strongly,' Patra said. It is known to all of you that on Tuesday, Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home located in Bangladesh was attacked and suffered significant damage. According to media reports, this house was recently attacked in a pre-planned act of violence, carried out by members of… — Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) June 12, 2025 Similarly, BJP MLA and West Bengal Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, termed the vandalism an attack on Bengal's cultural soul. He claimed the act was carried out by supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Bangladesh Islami Chhatrashibir. 'This is a wake-up call for the Hindus of West Bengal. When extremist forces gain ground, they spare no one; not even a figure revered worldwide like Tagore. The attack on Kachari Bari is not just an assault on a building; it's an attack on our shared heritage, our identity, and our values,' Adhikari said.
Mint
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Mint
‘Behaviour of Yunus govt is not right': BJP urges global outrage over Rabindranath Tagore's home vandalism in Bangladesh
BJP MP Sambit Patra on Thursday urged the international community to condemn the reported vandalism of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral residence in Bangladesh and further slammed the Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh government. Tagore wrote the national anthem of Bangladesh, titled 'Amar Shonar Bangla' (My Golden Bengal) in 1905. Addressing media persons at the BJP headquarters in the national capital, Patra said, 'Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral house, located in Bangladesh, was attacked and damaged... His Kacharibari, built by his grandfather, has been attacked. We are getting to know that the people of Jamaat-e-Islami and Hefazat-e-Islam carried out this attack. It is also coming to light that this was a pre-planned attack. For five days, it was planned that the house of Rabindranath Tagore, the foundation and pillar of our civilisation and culture of Bengal, would be attacked so that they could send a big message to the world. It was a planned attack.' Patra further condemned the interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus, saying that the international monument could not be protected. "Today's topic is about Bangladesh. We are not intruding on any international domain. But this is Rabindranath Tagore's topic, so the BJP takes it very seriously and sensitively. The behaviour of the interim government of Muhammad Yunus is not right. The international monument could not be protected," he said. According to media reports, a mob vandalised the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore in Bangladesh's Sirajganj district on Wednesday, leading authorities to form a three-member committee to investigate the incident. The violence reportedly stemmed from a dispute on June 8, when a visitor accompanied by his family arrived at the Kachharibari—also known as Rabindra Kachharibari or the Rabindra Memorial Museum—and got into an argument with a staff member at the entrance over a motorcycle parking fee, reported. Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral house was attacked... This was a planned attack. Situated in Shahzadpur in the Rajshahi division, Kachharibari is the ancestral home and revenue office of the Tagore family. Rabindranath Tagore created many of his literary works while living in this mansion, PTI reported.
Mint
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Mint
BJP urges global outrage over Rabindranath Tagore home vandalism in Bangladesh
BJP MP Sambit Patra on Thursday urged the international community to condemn the reported vandalism of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral residence in Bangladesh and questioned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's silence over the vandalism. Tagore wrote the national anthem of Bangladesh, titled 'Amar Shonar Bangla' (My Golden Bengal) in 1905. Addressing media persons at the BJP headquarters in the national capital, Patra said, 'Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral house, located in Bangladesh, was attacked and damaged... His Kacharibari, built by his grandfather, has been attacked. We are getting to know that the people of Jamaat-e-Islami and Hefazat-e-Islam carried out this attack. It is also coming to light that this was a pre-planned attack. For five days, it was planned that the house of Rabindranath Tagore, the foundation and pillar of our civilisation and culture of Bengal, would be attacked so that they could send a big message to the world. It was a planned attack.' 'Rabindranath Tagore is no ordinary personality. When his house was attacked, his way of thinking was attacked; we appeal to the world community to come together against this. This is the appeal of the BJP, a party that believes in inclusiveness. We are making a global call to all countries that value morality, creativity, and culture. Everyone should come together to condemn what has happened today in Bangladesh,' he added. Patra further condemned the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, saying that the international monument could not be protected. A mob vandalised the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore in Bangladesh's Sirajganj district, prompting authorities to form a three-member committee to investigate the incident, according to media reports on Wednesday. The violence reportedly stemmed from a dispute on June 8, when a visitor accompanied by his family arrived at the Kachharibari—also known as Rabindra Kachharibari or the Rabindra Memorial Museum—and got into an argument with a staff member at the entrance over a motorcycle parking fee, reported. Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral house was attacked... This was a planned attack. Situated in Shahzadpur in the Rajshahi division, Kachharibari is the ancestral home and revenue office of the Tagore family. Rabindranath Tagore created many of his literary works while living in this mansion, PTI reported. (With inputs from agencies) Key Takeaways The vandalism of Tagore's ancestral home highlights ongoing tensions over cultural heritage in Bangladesh. Political leaders are calling for international support to protect cultural sites amidst rising extremism. Public and governmental response to such incidents can impact regional stability and cultural identity.
India.com
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
A lost photo changed this actress' destiny, was once a Doordarshan anchor, romanced Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, died at 31 due to…, she is…
'There is no age to live, nor to die, life is just a name for shock.' This line is for that evergreen and beautiful actress, who said goodbye to the world at the age of just 31. Her big eyes, radiant face, and serious acting skills still mesmerise the audience. While watching her films, people watch every scene and expression carefully. But do you know that this actress, who became a Bollywood superstar, was once a Doordarshan news anchor, and one of her photos changed her fate? Born on 17 October 1955 in Mumbai, Smita Patil studied in Marathi medium schools. After completing her studies, she started reading news in Marathi on Mumbai Doordarshan. In her biography 'Smita Patil: A Brief Incandescence', Maithili Rao shared an interesting anecdote. According to Maithili Rao, Smita's friend Jyotsna Kirpekar used to read news on Mumbai Doordarshan. Her husband Deepak Kirpekar, who was a photographer by profession, often used to take pictures of Smita. One day, Deepak went to the Doordarshan Center with Smita's pictures, where, while entering the centre, the pictures fell on the ground. While handling them, Mumbai Doordarshan director PV Krishnamurthy noticed them. He asked, 'Whose pictures are these?' When Deepak told him about Smita, the director expressed his desire to meet her. Smita Patil was initially not ready for this work, but after a lot of persuasion, she went to Doordarshan Center. When she was asked to sing in the audition, she sang the national anthem of Bangladesh 'Amar Shonar Bangla'. Her voice impressed the director so much that she was immediately selected for the news anchor. After this, Smita started reading news in Marathi. Her voice was so sweet that even people who did not understand Marathi would turn on the TV and sit to listen to her. Smita's film journey also started from here. Famous director Shyam Benegal saw her on TV and decided to sign her in his film. Smita made her own identity in parallel cinema with her acting. Smita married actor Raj Babbar who was already married. Their son Prateik Babbar is an actor today and has appeared in films like 'Reservation'. Unfortunately, Smita passed away on 13 December 1986 at the age of just 31, which shocked her fans.
