On 17 December 2013, MLA of Assam, Phani Bhushan Choudhury cited an article in The Times of India published on 26 January 1950, stating that originally the word "Kamarup" was included in the song, but was later changed to "Sindhu" and claimed that Kamarup should be re-included. To this, the then minister Rockybul Hussain replied that the state government would initiate steps in this regard after a response from the newspaper. The debate was further joined by the then minister Ardhendu Dey, mentioning "Sanchayita" (edited by Tagore himself) etc. where he said Kamarup was not mentioned.
On 17 December 2013 MLA of Assam Phani Bhushan Choudhury cited an article in The Times of India published on 26 January 1950 stating that originally the word "Kamarup" was included in the song but was later changed to "Sindhu" and claimed that Kamarup should be re-included To this the then minister Rockybul Hussain replied that the state government would initiate steps in this regard after a response from the newspaper The debate was further joined by the then minister Ardhendu Dey mentioning "Sanchayita" (edited by Tagore himself) etc where he said Kamarup was not mentioned