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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami strongly condemned the attack on Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home in Bangladesh, calling it a hate crime. BJP MP Sambit Patra accused Jamaat-e-Islami of orchestrating the vandalism as a planned assault on cultural heritage. The incident underscores the ongoing marginalization of Hindu Bengalis in Bangladesh. Both leaders urged the international community to denounce the attack.

Key Points: Dhami Slams Bangladesh Attack on Tagore’s Ancestral Home

  • Dhami calls attack on Tagore’s home a hate crime
  • BJP MP Sambit Patra blames Jamaat-e-Islami for planned vandalism
  • Incident highlights marginalization of Hindu Bengalis in Bangladesh
  • Global community urged to condemn the attack
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Far beyond vandalism: Uttarakhand CM Dhami condemns attack on Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami condemns the vandalism of Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral house in Bangladesh as a "premeditated hate crime."

"This is far beyond mere vandalism, it is a premeditated hate crime, an attack on the civilizational spirit and cultural heritage of Bharat. – Pushkar Singh Dhami"

New Delhi, June 12

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami condemned the incident of an attack by a violent mob at Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh and stated that the attack was "beyond vandalism" and was a "premeditated hate crime" and an attack on the "civilizational spirit and cultural heritage of Bharat."

"Shocking and Unacceptable. A violent mob in Bangladesh has desecrated the ancestral home of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the iconic Kutchery House in Shahjadpur, shattering windows, destroying property, and raising hateful slogans, all under the silent gaze of Mohammad Yunus's government. This is far beyond mere vandalism, it is a premeditated hate crime, an attack on the civilizational spirit and cultural heritage of Bharat," the post read.

Dhami further wrote that these attacks were the marginalisation of Hindu Bengalis in Bangladesh, which was eroding their identity, history and legacy. He further stated that the incident demanded attention, condemnation and action.

"Tagore is a global figure, but he remains a treasured symbol of India's soul. What we are witnessing is the ongoing marginalisation of Hindu Bengalis in Bangladesh, their identity, history, and legacy being systematically eroded. The international community cannot afford to remain indifferent. This is a moment that demands attention, condemnation, and action," the post further read.

Earlier in the day, BJP MP Sambit Patra called on the global community to denounce the reported vandalism.

Patra stated that Rabindranath Tagore's ancient home in Bangladesh was attacked by some miscreants on Tuesday (June 10).

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.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is absolutely heartbreaking! Tagore's works unite all Bengalis - Hindu and Muslim alike. Attacking his legacy is like attacking the soul of Bengal itself. Bangladesh government must take strict action against these extremists. 🙏
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Priya M.
While I strongly condemn this attack, we must also acknowledge that many Bangladeshi citizens have protested against this vandalism. Not all Bangladeshis support such acts. The focus should be on preserving shared cultural heritage.
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Arjun S.
Extremely disturbing! Tagore's poetry is taught in schools across Bangladesh too. How can anyone attack their own cultural heritage? This shows growing radicalization in our neighborhood. India should raise this issue diplomatically.
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Sunita P.
As someone from West Bengal, this feels like a personal attack. Tagore belongs to all Bengalis across borders. Instead of politicizing this, we should work together to restore and protect such heritage sites. Culture should unite, not divide.
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Vikram J.
The government is right to condemn this strongly. But we must also look at our own house - how many heritage sites are we preserving properly in India? Charity begins at home. Let's lead by example in cultural preservation.
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Neha R.
Shocked beyond words! Tagore's Gitanjali won Nobel prize for the entire subcontinent. This vandalism hurts every Indian and Bangladeshi who values literature and art. Hope the perpetrators are brought to justice soon. #SaveOurHeritage

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