PM Modi along with Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at Victoria Memorial on Saturday.PM Modi in West Bengal, Assam Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is following the footsteps of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose who had dreamt it to be a strong and powerful country one day. “Netaji had dreamt of a strong India; from LAC to LOC, we are following his footsteps,” he said.
Addressing a crowd at an event marking Bose’s 125th birth anniversary in Kolkata’s Victoria Memorial, PM Modi also said Netaji had once asked people not to lose hope of free India. Similarly, no one can stop India from being Atmanirbhar. “Netaji would have been immensely proud to see India manufacturing own Covid vaccines and also helping other countries,” he added. He also stated that the country has decided to celebrate Netaji’s birth anniversary (January 23) as ‘Parakram Divas’.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday refused to speak at Victoria Memorial event after a section of the crowd chanted ‘Jai Shree Ram’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “There should be some dignity at a government programme. I am grateful to the Prime Minister and Ministry of Culture for inviting me. But one should not insult someone after inviting that person. In protest, I am not saying anything,” Banerjee said.
PM Modi on Saturday visited Kolkata and paid tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at Netaji Bhavan on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary. Modi also attended an international seminar on Bose at National Library and interacted with delegates and artists there. The prime minister’s aircraft landed at the NSC Bose International Airport around 3 pm, from where he took a helicopter for the city. Modi’s chopper landed at the RCTC Ground in the heart of the city where he was received by Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and state minister Firhad Hakim.
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij Saturday hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan to her is like 'red rag to a bull' that is why she stopped her speech at an event in Kolkata. Banerjee on Saturday refused to speak at Victoria Memorial event after a section of the crowd chanted ‘Jai Shree Ram’ and ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Modi visited Netaji Bhavan earlier today.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is following the footsteps of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose who had dreamt it to be a strong and powerful country one day. “Netaji had dreamt of a strong India; from LAC to LOC, we are following his footsteps,” he said. Addressing a crowd at an event marking Bose’s 125th birth anniversary in Kolkata’s Victoria Memorial, PM Modi also said Netaji had once asked people not to lose hope of free India. Similarly, no one can stop India from being Atmanirbhar. “Netaji would have been immensely proud to see India manufacturing own Covid vaccines and also helping other countries,” he added. He also stated that the country has decided to celebrate Netaji’s birth anniversary (January 23) as ‘Parakram Divas’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s life, work and decisions are an inspiration for all. Addressing a crowd at an event marking the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Kolkata’s Victoria Memorial, PM Modi said the country has decided to celebrate Netaji’s birth anniversary (January 23) as ‘Parakram Divas’. He also said that Netaji, who had always dreamt of a strong, powerful India, would have been immensely proud of the country’s progress in Covid vaccines and the way it is helping other countries during pandemic.
We promise to fulfill the dreams of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose: PM Modi
"Netaji would have been proud of the progress in Covid vaccines, and the way it is helping out other countries," said PM Modi.
Addressing the crowd at Victoria Memorial, PM Modi said the country has decided that from now we will celebrate Netaji's birth anniversary (January 23) as 'Parakram Divas'.
'Amar Jonmobumi' was performed in presence of PM Narendra Modi at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata.
"There should be some dignity at a government programme. I am grateful to the Prime Minister and Ministry of Culture for inviting me. But one should not insult someone after inviting that person. In protest, I am not saying anything," Banerjee said.
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to speak at a programme commemorating Netaji Subhas Chandra Boses birth anniversary after a section of the audience chanted Jai Shree Ram and Bharat Mata Ki Jay in presence of PM Modi at Victoria Memorial.
PM Modi along with Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at Victoria Memorial.
Renowned singer Usha Uthup perferms Rabindrasangeet 'Ekla Cholo Re' in presence of PM Narendra Modi at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata.
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Children and band perform in presence of PM Modi at Victoria Memorial
PM Narendra Modi arrives at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata.
PM Narendra Modi interacts with artists and delegates at National Library in Kolkata.
Several people were injured, many vehicles vandalised as BJP and Trinamool Congress supporters clashed in West Bengal's Howrah district on Saturday, police said. BJP alleged that a party member was shot at, while some were beaten with rods and sticks. Crude bombs were also allegedly hurled during the street fight at Bally, triggering panic in the area. Besides, a few bikes and a police vehicle were vandalised, officials said. --PTI
PM Modi attends international conference on 'Re-visiting the legacy of Netaji Subhas in the 21st century'.
PM Modi pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Netaji Bhavan in Kolkata.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at National Library in Kolkata.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Netaji Bhawan in Kolkata, West Bengal, on the occasion of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose's birth anniversary.