Agartala, June 22: In strong condemnation of the reported vandalism at the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore in Bangladesh and recent attacks on the Hindu community there, a protest meeting was organized on Sunday in front of Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala.
The event was initiated by the Assembly of Journalists and drew participation from several prominent members of Tripura’s media fraternity and civil society. The gathering expressed outrage over the desecration of a site deeply associated with the legacy of the Nobel Laureate and voiced serious concerns over the growing incidents of communal violence targeting minorities in Bangladesh.
Sanit Deb Roy, veteran journalist and media personality strongly condemned the vandalism of Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home in Bangladesh, calling it a disgraceful attack on cultural heritage. He urged both governments to take firm action, emphasizing that Tagore belongs to the world and such acts of intolerance threaten shared history, harmony, and the values of humanity.
Among those present at the protest meeting were Sudipta Shekhar Mishra, senior journalist and editor; Subal Kumar Dey, a veteran journalist and media personality; and Pranab Sarkar, President of the Agartala Press Club. They, along with other attendees, condemned the incidents and called for immediate intervention by authorities on both sides of the border to ensure the protection of cultural heritage and minority rights.
Speakers at the event emphasized that Rabindranath Tagore is not only a literary icon of Bengal but also a symbol of shared cultural heritage between India and Bangladesh. Any attack on his legacy is an affront to the values of inclusivity and tolerance.
The protest also highlighted the need for stronger diplomatic dialogue to ensure such incidents are not repeated and urged the international community to take note of the deteriorating situation for minorities in the region.
Tithi Debbarman, Madhurima Bhattacharjee, Mourita Roy, Subrata Roy, Tanumaoy Biswas, uttam chalraborty, Sudipta shekhar misra and Amar Ghosh are also present there.
Participants concluded the protest by calling for unity and vigilance, asserting that cultural heritage and human rights must be preserved and protected, irrespective of borders or religious identity.
