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To: Mohan Marette who wrote (9299)	11/3/1999 12:55:00 PM
From: Mohan Marette	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12475

Taslima Nasreen may seek Indian citizenship 1999 THE STATESMAN (INDIA) October 31, 1999 SANTINIKETAN, Oct. 31. - Taslima Nasreen said here today that she might seek Indian citizenship. Exiled in France, the controversial Bangladeshi writer said she is visiting India after six years. It may take her some time before she finally decides on seeking Indian citizenship, she told The Statesman. "I would always like to get back to Bangladesh, my own country. But if I'm forced to adopt any other country, India will be my first choice," she said. Taslima has her own reasons: "This part of India (West Bengal) reminds me of my motherland. Both the Bengals are historically and culturally one and identical." Would she continue to write things that angered the Bangladeshi fundamentalists? Nasreen will never barter away her freedom of thought and expression. "I had to leave Bangladesh because of my writings. Well, I'm ready to make even bigger sacrifices if necessary," she thundered. Asked if she was in the same boat with Salman Rushdie, the author of Nirbachita column, Lajja and Amar Meyebela said no, absolutely not. The most touching encounter took place when she called on Kanika Banerjee. Just when she was about to pay her tributes, the illustrious singer sought Taslima's autograph. Flabbergasted, the young writer pleaded for Banerjee's autograph instead.