West Bengal Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Thursday said that detailed preparations are underway for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the state, during which he will participate in West Bengal Foundation Day celebrations and observe International Yoga Day events in Kolkata.
Speaking to ANI about the Prime Minister’s visit, Dasgupta said two major programs have been planned and termed the occasion as a historic moment for the state.
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“There are two big programs planned. The 20th is the foundation day of West Bengal… This is the first time we are officially celebrating it, and the Prime Minister will celebrate it,” Dasgupta said.
He further said that Prime Minister Modi will also participate in the Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata, marking another important event during the visit.
“Secondly, this is the first time that the Prime Minister is also observing and celebrating Yoga Day in Kolkata. So, befitting the occasion, we have given him a grand welcome,” he added.
The minister said that the state government and organizers have made extensive arrangements to ensure that the events are held on a large scale.
“We have big events at Red Road and many local initiatives that we focus on. We hope this will be something memorable,” Dasgupta said.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit West Bengal on June 20-21, where he is expected to participate in Foundation Day-related events and lead Yoga Day celebrations. Kolkata has been chosen as the venue for the national-level International Yoga Day celebrations this year, with the main event scheduled to take place at Red Road.
According to Dasgupta, the two events are expected to witness widespread public participation and showcase the cultural and social significance of both West Bengal Foundation Day and International Yoga Day.
A city-wide cleanliness drive is underway in Kolkata ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Kolkata, BJP leader and West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul said on Wednesday (June 17).
Speaking to reporters, Paul said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Bengal on West Bengal Day. We will celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21. For this reason, we have undertaken a major cleanliness drive for 6 days. In this, we, including school students, senior citizens and common people, are campaigning to keep places like temples, roads, river banks and everywhere and public parks clean.”
