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 restrictions will not be applicable for vehicles carrying LPG Cylinders, CNG, petroleum, oil, lubricants and oxygen, vegetable, medicine, fruits, fish and milk.
The iconic auditorium in the city, Mahajati Sadan authorities have proposed to refurbish the historical building and make it more attractive to the younger generation.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who is credited with conceptualising the project, has also expressed her delight in a recent post.
Babu Sheikh, Habibul Sheikh, Kamaluddin Sheikh, all residents of Salar area of Murshidabad district have been arrested by Budbud police station under Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate allegedly for possessing narcotic substances.
Thunderstorms, accompanied by rain, are likely to lash Kolkata and its adjoining areas on Monday, while heavy rain has been forecast in three districts of south Bengal, the regional meteorological centre in Alipore said.
Trinamul Congress has come down heavily on the Centre for its attempt to issue NRC notice in Bengal and warned the BJP not to try this so long as Mamata Banerjee is in power.
