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In the examination of patriotism, the Bengali is invincible

Patrick D Costa

In the examination of patriotism, the Bengali is invincible

These Bangladeshis are always invincible in the test of patriotism! They have always given priority to the interests of the country more than their own interests. They are always invincible in the question of protecting their independence. They have driven the British out of this land, they did not allow Pakistan to survive. So be sure that they will not accept Indian aggression either. When the British were driven out of this land, the people of this country were supporters of the British. The story of Pakistan’s time is also similar. When the movement and struggle against Indian hegemony is going on, there are still friends of that country in this country!

When the question of protecting sovereignty seems more important than life, that feeling is called patriotism. This patriotism has again been called a part of faith. In the spirit of faith, the proud people of Bengal have never failed in the test of protecting independence. The stubbornness of a nation that does not reduce until it sees off someone when it starts enmity with them – that nation lives in Bangladesh! They eat rice only after defeating their opponents!

What happened in front of the Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh in Agartala today is undesirable. Indians should know which country’s territory the High Commission belongs to! The bragging across the border is naked incivility. The way some media in India are appeasing extremism and the way they are pouring resources into it is not auspicious. Even if the name is auspicious, its association with spreading evil signals is a burden on the entire country of India! I am never against the Indian state or the civilized citizens of India, but I strongly condemn India’s aggression. India is trying to accelerate its own downfall as a pilgrimage site for communal disharmony. The intentions of those who are giving them air are already clear. There is a call to take initiation from the people of Nepal. Therefore, let us pledge to be more patient. If the limit of tolerance is exceeded, there will be no alternative but to descend into the field with Assad’s shirt wrapped around our bodies.

India has made a historic mistake in diplomatic relations with Bangladesh. State-to-state relations should be with state. Yet what they have done and what they want is contrary to the dreams and aspirations of Bangladeshi youth. The most fragile period in the history of relations between the two countries is underway. Who knows whether they can predict the wave of hatred for Indian policies that is spreading across the country! When people are helpless due to mental illness, they do not even stop hurting their own existence. That is what India and its allies are doing and wanting.

Bangladeshis will not lose the test of patriotism. The faith of the Christian community, radiant with love for the country, is testifying to that in 2024. There will be unity to protect sovereignty regardless of religion or ethnicity. However, some domestic assassins and brokers will also be identified. Those who eat the country and commit adultery with foreign countries should not be forgiven. Neither love for India nor fear will be accepted. Relations with neighbors will be based on fairness. If neighbors open the door to that, we too will be forced to build walls. It is more honorable to fast for a day than to lose one’s identity. The days of being stuck in a world dependent on India are over. Now the train of equality and equity is running in Bangladesh.

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