Buzz intensifies over renaming West Bengal; here is the 25-year history and the full political saga

Buzz intensifies over renaming West Bengal; here is the 25-year history and the full political saga

Speculation regarding the renaming of West Bengal has intensified following statements by the state BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP, Samik Bhattacharya. Speaking at a press conference, he announced that the state would soon be renamed ‘Paschim Banga’. The state government is expected to introduce a bill to this effect in the Legislative Assembly shortly. Bhattacharya further explained that the name ‘Paschim Banga’ was chosen because it would help connect the people to their historical roots…