WB: Amit Shah meets actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, highlights achievements of Modi govt in last 12 years
Kolkata, July 6
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met actor Prosenjit Chatterjee in Kolkata on Monday in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
During the interaction, Shah told the actor about the achievements of the Modi-led government in the last 12 years. Prosenjit also presented a book to Amit Shah during their meeting.
The Home Minister, who arrived in Kolkata earlier in the day, was received by the West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari.
The Union Home Minister reached Kolkata to take part in the commemorative events celebrating the birth anniversary of the Founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee.
Amit Shah on Monday performed bhoomi pujan and laid the foundation stone for a 125-foot statue of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee at the Eco Park in Kolkata.
The event coincided with the 125th birth anniversary of the BJP ideologue. Amit Shah also visited the ancestral home of Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Bhabanipur, Kolkata and garlanded the busts of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and his father, Asutosh Mookerjee.
As for Prosenjit Chatterjee, the actor has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri Award by President Droupadi Murmu at the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Honoured for his immense contribution to Indian cinema, particularly Bengali films, Prosenjit received one of the country's highest civilian awards amid loud applause. Present at the event were Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and many other dignitaries.
For the occasion, Prosenjit Chatterjee chose a traditional ensemble consisting of a golden kurta set.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Why is a Home Minister spending time with film stars? Shouldn't he be focusing on law and order issues in West Bengal? The state has seen a lot of political violence recently. This seems like a publicity event, not serious governance. 😒
Honestly, Prosenjit Chatterjee deserves the Padma Shri for his work in Bengali cinema. I'm glad the government recognises cultural icons from all regions. The meeting with Shah ji might just be a formal gesture - nothing to overthink.
The foundation stone for a statue at Eco Park is nice, but I wish they'd focus on basic amenities like better roads and healthcare in Bengal. Symbolism is good, but substance matters more. Also, why is Suvendu Adhikari being called 'Chief Minister' in the article? That's incorrect - Mamata Banerjee is the CM. 🤔
Commemorating Syama Prasad Mookerjee is important for BJP's ideological narrative. But the real test for this government in Bengal will be how they address unemployment and industry growth. Actors meeting politicians is nothing new - happens across parties.
Prosenjit da looking regal in that golden kurta during the Padma Shri ceremony! 🤩 But this meeting in Kolkata feels like political theatre. Shah ji should visit villages in Bengal where people are struggling, not just meet celebrities.
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