In a bold move designed to rid West Bengal of a vestige of colonial heritage and bolster its dignity, its politicians Friday voted unanimously to rename the state.
And the new, dignified name they have chosen is … Bongo.
It’s Poschim Bongo, technically – Bengali for “West Bengal.” But Indians in other states are gleefully piling on the rhymes and jibes.
“What is this Poschim Bongo and where can I smoke it?” one user quipped on Twitter.
The name of the state – home to 91
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