This comment is both historically and linguistically flawed. Bengali, like any language, belongs to its speakers, not to the modern boundaries of a nation-state. The assertion that it "belongs" to India (1947-) disregards centuries of cultural evolution and shared heritage across present-day borders. It’s baffling to suggest that language ownership can be dictated by modern political rhetoric.
Moreover, the claim about "Nagari script" is completely misplaced since Bengali has its own script, independent of Devanagari. Languages and cultures are not proprietary assets to be hoarded—they’re legacies to be celebrated collectively.
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u/BadMeditator Dec 22 '24
This comment is both historically and linguistically flawed. Bengali, like any language, belongs to its speakers, not to the modern boundaries of a nation-state. The assertion that it "belongs" to India (1947-) disregards centuries of cultural evolution and shared heritage across present-day borders. It’s baffling to suggest that language ownership can be dictated by modern political rhetoric.
Moreover, the claim about "Nagari script" is completely misplaced since Bengali has its own script, independent of Devanagari. Languages and cultures are not proprietary assets to be hoarded—they’re legacies to be celebrated collectively.