PM Modi brought forgotten, lost Yoga back to Bengal: Suvendu on 12th International Yoga Day
In an indirect reference to the previous Trinamool Congress government, Suvendu Adhikari said that yoga was not promoted adequately under the former regime.
In an indirect reference to the previous Trinamool Congress government, Suvendu Adhikari said that yoga was not promoted adequately under the former regime.
The ground was decorated with symbols deeply associated with the state, ranging from Kolkata’s yellow taxis, hand-pulled rickshaws to images of Dakshineswar Temple and Belur Math.
PM Modi said that Syama Prasad Mookerjee emerged as the key figure who resisted such efforts and launched a movement for a separate homeland for Bengali Hindus within India.
The bifurcation of Bengal and the subsequent creation of West Bengal owes its origin to the leadership of Shyama Prasad Mookherjee who championed the idea of a ‘Hindu homeland’ within the Indian union.
The date holds historical significance as it was on June 20, 1947, that the Bengal Provincial Legislative Assembly passed the resolution for West Bengal to remain a part of India.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Front in West Bengal on Monday released its first list of candidates for the forthcoming two-phase Assembly elections in the state scheduled next month.
In a significant political move, the BJP on Monday fielded Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari from Bhabanipur — the constituency currently represented by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Members of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) staged a walkout in-the Rajya Sabha on Monday, protesting the Election Commission ofIndia’s (ECI) alleged misuse of power following the late-night removalof senior West Bengal officials.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to devoteesand participants of the Matua Dharma Mela, being held in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Shree Shree Harichand Thakur, thespiritual leader and founder of the Matua Dharma.
DG, Law & Order, Vineet Kumar Goyal, who has also been removed, is a former Kolkata Police Commissioner, who was removed from the post soon after his name was dragged into controversy after the RG Kar rape and murder case of a junior doctor in August 2024.
