tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280250587598936924.post7213898844888946717..comments2023-09-13T07:09:13.772-07:00Comments on Ruminations: ENGLISH IN INDIAB.N.Patnaikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758591513346337483noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280250587598936924.post-55840584619920947752011-10-13T03:59:45.914-07:002011-10-13T03:59:45.914-07:00Actually West Bengal government once ousted Englis...Actually West Bengal government once ousted English language from primary school education and the consequence was no less than what is expected. We rallied for our prestige variety and restored our anglican rights. The chief argument against this sudden burst of linguistic nationalism was that it deprives students from West Bengal of jobs across the nation and even abroad. It is hard to be totally dismissive of the truth. But interestingly restoration of the lost glory of English in West Bengal did not work wonders and surprisingly there was no rise in the number of students qualifying competitive examinations or attaining lucrative careers.Abhisek Sarkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828654038738498286noreply@blogger.com