Deliberations are underway in Kolkata to redefine the term 'bir muktijoddha' to only include battlefield fighters and classify others as 'Liberation War Associates'. This proposal has sparked debates and raised concerns about the recognition and possible ignoring of genuine freedom fighters and the distorting of historical contributions.
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