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West Bengal Makes Bengali Mandatory From September 1

Bengali language to be used in all government work, official communication and digital administration.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 20 July 2026 at 11:12 pm
West Bengal Makes Bengali Mandatory From September 1

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Monday that the Bengali language will be mandatory at all levels of government work from September 1.

This decision was made after Union Home Minister Amit Shah sent a letter to Adhikari, emphasizing the importance of the Bengali language.

In the letter, Shah advised that Bengali should be accorded greater prominence and recommended making it mandatory in official frameworks.

The Chief Minister made the letter public while addressing the state Assembly, stating that all official communication will be in Bengali across all state government departments, autonomous agencies, and administrative tiers from September 1.

Shah's letter also mentioned that Syama Prasad Mookerjee was an ardent supporter of conservation, development, and the extensive use of Indian languages.

The Union Home Minister emphasized that along with public services, the Bengali language should be given priority in digital administration, and also in other communications like websites, mobile apps, and media advertisements.

The West Bengal government will also correspond with the central government and other state governments in Bengali.

This move is expected to strengthen the use of Bengali in the official system.

The decision has been made to promote the use of the Bengali language in all aspects of government work.

The implementation of this decision will start from September 1, and it will be interesting to see how it affects the functioning of the government.

The use of the Bengali language in official communication and digital administration is expected to have a significant impact on the state's administration and governance.

In the coming days, the West Bengal government will work towards implementing this decision and making the necessary changes to ensure a smooth transition.

The decision to make Bengali mandatory is a significant step towards promoting the language and preserving the state's cultural heritage.

It will be important to monitor the implementation of this decision and its impact on the state's governance and administration.

The move is expected to have a positive impact on the state's language and culture, and it will be interesting to see how it unfolds in the coming days.

Frequently asked questions

When will Bengali language be mandatory in West Bengal government work?

The Bengali language will be mandatory from September 1.

Who advised making Bengali mandatory in official frameworks?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah advised making Bengali mandatory in official frameworks.

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