PM Modi extends Paschimbanga Divas greetings, prays for West Bengal's progress, prosperity
New Delhi, June 20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people of West Bengal on the occasion of Paschimbanga Divas and said, "I pray for the progress of West Bengal and the prosperity of its people."
PM Modi took to social media 'X' and said, "Warm greetings to my sisters and brothers of West Bengal on the occasion of Paschimbanga Divas. This day celebrates a state that has profoundly shaped India's history through its contributions to diverse areas, be it literature, music, art, spirituality, science, trade and commerce, social reform and more. Time and again, West Bengal has enriched India's national consciousness in countless ways."
"Today, 20th June is of immense significance in West Bengal's history. This was the day which ensured that West Bengal remains an integral part of India. The role of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was invaluable in the same. This year, 2026, we are also marking the 125th Jayanti of Dr. Mookerjee," he said.
PM Modi further said that the central government will work with the West Bengal government to fulfill the dreams of people.
"The Central Government will work with the West Bengal Government to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of the people. I pray for the progress of West Bengal and the prosperity of its people," he added.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended greetings and said, "Heartfelt greetings to all the people of the state on West Bengal Day. A land rich in culture, spirituality, knowledge, and science, Bengal has made significant contributions to nation-building-spanning the Bhakti movement, the freedom struggle, and the Renaissance."
"This land of luminaries like Swami Vivekananda, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Rabindranath Tagore, Subhash Chandra Bose, and Syama Prasad Mukherjee is now moving towards reclaiming its heritage and glory under the leadership of Modi ji. I pray to Maa Durga for the well-being and prosperity of all the people of the state," he said.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Happy Paschimbanga Divas to all Bengalis! PM's words about Bengal's contributions to literature and science are spot on - Tagore, Vivekananda, Ramanujan... the list goes on. Let's work together for a prosperous Bengal and India. 🇮🇳
While the greetings are welcome, I wish the Centre would focus more on actual development work in Bengal rather than just ceremonial messages. The state has huge potential in industry and IT that needs real policy support, not just tweets. Actions speak louder than words, ji.
As someone who has visited Kolkata multiple times, I can say the city has so much potential. The Durga Puja festivals are world class. Hope the Centre-state coordination improves for everyone's benefit.
Interesting to see both PM and Home Minister highlighting Bengal's role in freedom struggle and Renaissance. The mention of Swami Vivekananda and Subhash Chandra Bose really connects with the people. Hope this translates to better infrastructure and education in the state. ✨
Paschimbanga Divas indeed has historical importance - it's the day Bengal's partition was accepted in 1947. PM rightly acknowledged Dr. Mookerjee's role. But we need more than just prayers - jobs, healthcare, and flood management are urgent needs in Bengal. Let's see some concrete action from both governments.
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