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Bengal Governor Arrives Ahead of PM Modi's Symbolic Singur Rally

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose arrived in Hooghly, with tight security at Bandel station, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public rally in Singur. PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation for central government projects worth approximately Rs 830 crore, many related to Indian Railways. The rally will be held at the site of the abandoned Tata Nano plant, a location steeped in political symbolism from the 2008 land acquisition protests. The event is expected to revisit the project's relocation to Gujarat under then-Chief Minister Modi while focusing on current development and infrastructure themes.

Key Points: PM Modi's Singur Rally: Governor Arrives, Security Tightened

  • Governor arrives for PM's rally
  • Tight security at Bandel station
  • PM to inaugurate Rs 830 crore projects
  • Rally at abandoned Tata Nano site
  • Singur's political symbolism revisited
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West Bengal Governor arrives in Hooghly ahead of PM Modi's Singur rally

West Bengal Governor arrives in Hooghly ahead of PM Modi's rally at the former Nano plant site. Modi to inaugurate projects worth Rs 830 crore.

"I came for the functions of the Prime Minister. - Governor C.V. Ananda Bose"

New Delhi, Jan 18

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose arrived at Bandel railway station on Sunday after travelling from Malda on the Intercity Express, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled public rally in Singur, Hooghly district.

The Governor's visit is part of preparations related to the Prime Minister's official engagements in the state.

Strict security arrangements were put in place at Bandel station from early morning. Railway officials, along with the district administration and security agencies, deployed additional personnel to ensure smooth movement and safety during the Governor's arrival. After reaching Bandel station, Governor Bose proceeded to the District Magistrate's Circuit House in Hooghly.

Speaking briefly to the media upon arrival, the Governor said, "I came for the functions of the Prime Minister."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a major public rally at Singur later in the day. Before the rally, the Prime Minister will also attend an organisational programme, where he will virtually inaugurate and dedicate several central government projects in West Bengal. Most of these projects are related to the Indian Railways, highlighting the Centre's focus on strengthening railway infrastructure in the state.

According to official sources, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects worth approximately Rs 830 crore at a government event. Following this, he will address a public meeting from the site of the abandoned Tata Nano plant in Singur.

The choice of Singur as the venue holds strong political and symbolic significance. The area is closely associated with the exit of Tata Motors' Nano project in 2008, following a prolonged and violent agitation against land acquisition. At that time, the Trinamool Congress, then in opposition and led by current West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, spearheaded the movement.

After the then Tata Group chairman, late Ratan Tata, announced the withdrawal of the Nano project from Singur on October 3, 2008, the project was relocated to Sanand in Gujarat. Notably, Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat at the time and played a key role in facilitating the project's relocation.

The Prime Minister's rally in Singur is expected to revisit these developments while focusing on development, infrastructure, and industrial growth.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see focus on railway projects! 🚆 Infrastructure development is crucial for Bengal's connectivity and economy. The Governor's visit shows the importance of the event. Hope the announced projects get completed on time, unlike many others.
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Rohit P
While development is welcome, the entire event feels like a political counter-narrative staged in TMC's backyard. The state government and centre should cooperate on projects, not use them as tools for point-scoring. The people of Singur deserve real solutions, not symbolism.
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Sarah B
Interesting to read about the history. As an outsider, it seems like a very strategic location for a rally. The security preparations sound extensive. Hope the focus remains on the railway projects and their benefit for the public.
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Karthik V
Rs 830 crore is a significant investment. If these railway projects improve freight movement and passenger comfort, it will be a big boost. Bengal needs industrial revival, and better infrastructure is the first step. Jai Hind!
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Meera T
The article mentions the Governor travelled by Intercity Express. Good to see officials using public transport sometimes! 😊 On a serious note, the Singur story is a sad chapter. Let's hope the talk is about bringing new projects, not just reliving old battles.

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