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  • Which of the following ministry has turned down the proposal to rename West Bengal to ?Bangla? ?


  • Options
  • A. Ministry of Home Affairs
  • B. Ministry of Law and Justice
  • C. Ministry of Culture
  • D. Ministry of External Affairs

  • Correct Answer
  • Ministry of External Affairs 

    Explanation

    Foreign Affairs Ministry has turned down the proposal to rename West Bengal to ?Bangla?, citing diplomatic confusion over similarities with the neighbouring country Bangladesh, according to reports. The West Bengal Assembly had passed a resolution last year stating that the name of the state would be changed to ?Bangla? in Bengali, ?Bengal? in English and ?Bangal? in Hindi.

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