Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:33am on 17 May 2026,Sunday India
The BJP-led West Bengal government has started removing the “Biswa Bangla” logo, introduced during Mamata Banerjee’s tenure, from official websites, public infrastructure, school materials, and government communications. The administration is replacing it with the national Ashoka emblem, calling it a move to restore official state identity under national symbols. The logo, closely associated with the Trinamool Congress era, had earlier sparked controversy over ownership claims linked to Abhishek Banerjee. Officials said the rebranding drive may also extend to welfare schemes and state projects. The move has triggered political debate over Bengal’s cultural identity and administrative symbolism. (PC: India Today)
