Agartala, June 12, 2025: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha has strongly condemned the reported vandalism and attack on the ancestral home of Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore in Shahjadpur, located in the Sirajganj district of Bangladesh.
In a statement shared on social media, Dr. Saha expressed deep anguish over the incident, calling it a "highly condemnable and shameful act" that affects not just the Bengali community but both India and Bangladesh.
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“Rabindranath Tagore, the revered poet and philosopher, is the composer of the national anthems of both India and Bangladesh. An attack on a place associated with his legacy is nothing short of an attack on the shared cultural and literary heritage of our two nations,” the Chief Minister said.
Dr. Saha demanded swift and exemplary punishment for those responsible and urged the caretaker government of Bangladesh to take immediate and strict action.
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The Shahjadpur house, closely linked to Tagore’s literary life, holds immense historical and emotional value for people across borders. The incident has sparked outrage among scholars, artists, and cultural activists on both sides, who view it as an assault on the legacy of a literary icon who stands as a symbol of unity, peace, and creativity in South Asia.
