BJP to celebrate Bengal Foundation Day on June 20 across state; PM scheduled to visit Kolkata
New Delhi, June 2
The Bharatiya Janata Party will celebrate Bengal Foundation Day across West Bengal on June 20, with programmes planned in every district, party sources said. The celebrations are expected to be organised on a large scale, with participation from party leaders, workers and supporters across the state.
According to BJP sources, the party's decision to observe June 20 as Bengal Foundation Day is rooted in the historical significance of the date. Sources said that Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee had moved the proposal related to the establishment of Bengal in the Bengal Legislative Assembly on June 20, a development the party regards as an important moment in the state's political and historical journey.
The BJP is preparing district-level events, commemorative programmes and public outreach activities across West Bengal to mark the occasion. Senior state leaders, MPs, MLAs and party office-bearers are expected to take part in the celebrations being organised across different regions of the state.
The occasion gains added significance as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kolkata on June 20. According to the proposed itinerary, the Prime Minister is expected to remain in the city for programmes linked to the celebrations, along with official engagements.
On June 21, the Prime Minister is also likely to participate in the International Yoga Day programme in Kolkata. Preparations are underway for the Yoga Day event, which is expected to witness large-scale participation and carry national visibility.
The back-to-back events of Bengal Foundation Day on June 20 and International Yoga Day on June 21 is expected to bring West Bengal at the center of political and public focus.
— ANI
Reader Comments
PM Modi coming to Kolkata for both Bengal Foundation Day and Yoga Day is great for the state's visibility! 🙏 Finally someone is giving Bengal the national attention it deserves. The TMC has been ruling for years but look at the condition of our roads and hospitals. Hope these events bring some real development.
Another day, another foundation day for BJP. They are celebrating everything these days—from Gujarat to Bengal. But the real question is: will this help the common man? We need jobs, we need better healthcare, not just political events with photo ops. PM Modi is welcome but please let there be some substance.
I'm from the US but follow Indian politics closely. This seems like a smart move by BJP to deepen roots in Bengal. The Syama Prasad Mookerjee connection gives it historical weight. However, I wonder if the average Bengali cares more about cultural heritage than political symbolism. The Yoga Day event might actually generate more public interest.
As a Bengali living in Kolkata, I'm tired of these political games. TMC does it, BJP does it—everyone just wants votes. June 20 means nothing to the average person. We want pothole-free roads, better public transport, and clean water. PM Modi's visit will just create traffic jams for two days. 😒
This is a welcome initiative! 👏 Bengal has a rich history and it's time we celebrate it properly. The TMC has been erasing our cultural roots for too long. Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a great leader and it's fitting that BJP is
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