After 18 years, Bangladesh-born author-in-exile Taslima Nasrin to return to Kolkata
Author Taslima Nasrin is set to return to Kolkata after 18 years of exile following violent protests against her writings. She plans to attend a literary event and has expressed interest in potentially returning to the city permanently.
Why it matters
The return of a controversial figure to a city where she was previously forced out highlights shifting political climates and cultural tensions in West Bengal.
KOLKATA: Eighteen years and eight months after being forced to leave Kolkata amid violent protests, Bangladesh-born author-in-exile Taslima Nasrin is set to return to the city she calls home to attend a literary meet at Rabindra Sadan on Aug 1.The organisers said Nasrin, who will arrive on July 31, is likely to be felicitated by CM Suvendu Adhikari.Speaking to TOI from New York, the author said: “Three organisations are hosting a programme to felicitate me, which is why I am returning to the city that was my home for years till I was hounded out in Nov 2007. I am feeling euphoric... finally, I am going back to Kolkata. I will be there for a couple of days, but I am open to shifting back permanently...
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