(a) whether the Government of West Bengal has sought approval on the proposal of renaming the West Bengal as Bangla; and
(b) if so, the steps taken in this regard so far?
(a) whether the Government of West Bengal has sought approval on the proposal of renaming the West Bengal as Bangla; and
(b) if so, the steps taken in this regard so far?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (I.D. SWAMI)
(a)&(b): The Government of West Bengal has requested the Central Government to take such steps as may be necessary under article 3(e) of the Constitution of India for renaming `West Bengal` and `Bangla`. The request of the State is under examination.