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.
Tensions flared in south Kolkata on Saturday as BJP leaders and supporters took to the streets protesting the alleged rape of a student at a Kasba law college, following revelations that three accused individuals reportedly have links to the ruling Trinamul Congress (TMC).
Three men were killed and another critically injured after a motorcycle crash in the early hours of Saturday in South 24-Parganas district, police said.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an active and intense monsoon phase across the eastern state of West Bengal, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in both southern and northern parts of the region through the coming week.
The Ras Magan Music Academy held a cultural evening programme of classical music at Kalamandir, Kolkata recently.
Security at Digha sea beach had been stepped up following an inflow of tourists for the last few days to avert any untoward incident.
