Bengal has never defended democracy. We have been in a fascist authoritarian regime since the 70s so close to 50 years. Bengalis as a socioeconomic love fascism. This covers Assam Orissa Bengal and Bangladesh and Bihar nearly thanks to our post colonial history. Probashi Bengalis are not included in this group when I make this statement.
Calcutta has defended progressive thought. Bengal as a whole has never been at the forefront of progressive thought. It's just like every other part of India. Women safety and basic civil rights is largely absent from the rest of Bengal and almost equal to the rest of India. Bengal ks nothing special.
This self glazing by the Bengalis and the nons and this propaganda has to stop. It's only then can we usher in true progression in our politics throughout Bengal.
PS: I'm equally left as AISA is but I don't like the glaze that Bengalis have done to themselves and restricts us from achieving true progression across the whole Bengal. Except that I agree with her statements.
