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Mamata Banerjee expressed deep distress over reports of Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home being demolished in Bangladesh. She emphasized the cultural importance of the Ray family in Bengal’s history. The CM urged both Indian and Bangladeshi authorities to intervene and preserve the heritage site. This follows her recent appeal regarding Rabindranath Tagore’s vandalized property in Bangladesh.

Key Points: Mamata Banerjee Alarmed Over Satyajit Ray Ancestral Home Demolition in Bangladesh

  • Mamata Banerjee voices concern over Ray family heritage demolition
  • Calls for intervention from Indian and Bangladesh governments
  • Highlights cultural significance of Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury’s home
  • Previously raised similar concerns over Tagore’s vandalized property
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Mamata expresses concern over 'demolition' of Satyajit Ray's ancestral property in Bangladesh

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges India and Bangladesh to protect Satyajit Ray's ancestral home from demolition in Mymensingh.

"This news is extremely distressing. The Ray family is one of the foremost bearers of Bengali culture. - Mamata Banerjee"

Kolkata, July 15

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, expressed concern over reports of the ancestral residence of India’s iconic film director and writer Satyajit Ray at Mymensingh city in neighbouring Bangladesh being demolished.

“News reports reveal that in Bangladesh's Mymensingh city, the ancestral home of Satyajit Ray’s grandfather, the renowned writer-editor Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, steeped in his memories, is reportedly being demolished. It is said that the demolition work had already begun. This news is extremely distressing. The Ray family is one of the foremost bearers and carriers of Bengali culture. Upendrakishore is a pillar of Bengal’s renaissance. Therefore, I believe this house is intricately tied to the cultural history of Bengal,” the Chief Minister said in a post on X.

The Chief Minister, at the same time, demanded that the Union government should immediately pay attention to the matter. She also appealed to the Bangladesh government and all the conscientious people of that country to take steps to preserve this heritage-laden house.

Notably, Mamata Banerjee last month wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the latter to take up the matter with the Bangladesh Government, the issue of reported vandalisation of the ancestral house of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in Sirajganj, in the neighbouring country.

In the letter, she urged the Prime Minister to take up the matter very strongly with the Bangladesh government so that no stone would be left unturned to swiftly bring to justice the perpetrators of this heinous and mindless act.

- IANS

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Priya S
Why is Mamata didi only tweeting about this? As CM, she should take concrete steps through cultural exchange programs. Both India and Bangladesh need to work together to protect such heritage sites that connect our cultures.
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Rohit P
The Ray family has given so much to Bengali literature and cinema. Their ancestral home should be declared a protected monument. This is like erasing history! 😡 Bangladesh must understand the cultural value before it's too late.
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Sarah B
As someone who studied Satyajit Ray's films in university, this news is devastating. His works are celebrated worldwide - Pather Panchali changed global cinema. The house where his creative roots began deserves preservation. Hope UNESCO takes note.
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Karthik V
First Tagore's house, now Ray's ancestral property. Is there no respect for heritage in Bangladesh? These are not just buildings but living monuments of our shared Bengali culture. Modi government should seriously take this up in diplomatic talks.
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Nisha Z
While I appreciate Mamata's concern, I wish our politicians showed same urgency in preserving heritage sites in West Bengal too. Many historical buildings in Kolkata are in terrible condition. Charity begins at home!
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Aditya G
This is a wake-up call for both governments. Why not create a joint India-Bang

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