 On 17 December 2013, MLA of Assam, Phani Bhushan Choudhury cited article of "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 response from the newspaper.The debate was further joined by the then minister Ardhendu Dey, mentioning 'Sanchayita' (edited by Tagore himself) etc.