Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people of West Bengal on the occasion of Paschimbanga Divas and prayed for the state’s continued progress and prosperity.
In a message shared on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister praised West Bengal’s immense contribution to India’s cultural, intellectual and spiritual heritage. He noted that the state has played a vital role in shaping the nation’s history through its achievements in literature, music, art, spirituality, science, trade, commerce and social reform.
PM Modi described June 20 as a significant day in West Bengal’s history, stating that it marked an important moment in ensuring that the state remained an integral part of India.
PM Modi paid tribute to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and noted that the nation is marking his 125th birth anniversary this year. He also reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to West Bengal’s development and prosperity.
Warm greetings to my sisters and brothers of West Bengal on the occasion of Paschimbanga Divas.
This day celebrates a state that has profoundly shaped India’s history through its contributions to diverse areas be it literature, music, art, spirituality, science, trade and…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 20, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended his greetings and praised West Bengal’s rich cultural, spiritual and intellectual heritage. He said the state has made significant contributions to nation-building through movements such as the Bhakti movement, the Bengal Renaissance and India’s freedom struggle.
Shah paid tribute to some of Bengal’s most celebrated personalities, including Swami Vivekananda, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Rabindranath Tagore, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. He said the state is steadily moving towards reclaiming its heritage and glory under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.
The Home Minister also offered prayers to Maa Durga for the happiness, well-being and prosperity of the people of West Bengal.
पश्चिम बंगाल दिवस की सभी प्रदेशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
समृद्ध संस्कृति और अध्यात्म से लेकर ज्ञान-विज्ञान की धरती बंगाल ने भक्ति आंदोलन, स्वाधीनता संग्राम और पुनर्जागरण तक, राष्ट्रनिर्माण में बढ़-चढ़कर योगदान दिया है। स्वामी विवेकानंद, बंकिमचंद्र चटर्जी, रवीन्द्रनाथ टैगोर,… pic.twitter.com/xByOBLunWD
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 20, 2026
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