At “Bijoya Sammelani” organised by Netaji Sabuj Sangha, Deuli village, Ramnagar, Purba Midnapore. From providing 85 crore people free ration, to honouring our neglected nation builders, from honouring Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, to ensuring the UNESCO intangible heritage tag for Durga Puja, to ensuring a clean, responsive, sensitive administration PM …
At a “Bijoya Sammelani” organised by the BJP Barrackpore dist organisation. Spoke of three cultural high points brought about the Modi Govt that must make every true Bengali proud: 1. Imposing statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Delhi 75 years after independence 2. UNESCO intangible heritage tag for one …
“You are at the feet of Mother India; close your eyes for some minutes and contemplate what lies beyond upto the Himalayas and how all that has been woven into one great and extensive fabric.” (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Kanyakumari, May 1950) #EkBharatShreshthaBharat
“Our Eknath Ranade was of the type of heroic patriots and workers of whom Swami Vivekananda would be proud…” (Swami Ranganathananda on Ma. Eknath Ranade) (At the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari)
“India I loved before I came away. Now the very dust of India has become holy to me, the very air is now to me holy; it is now the holy land, the place of pilgrimage, the tirtha.” -Swami Vivekananda (At Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari…)
Met an array of inspiring achievers who continue to enrich the Bharat narrative and perspective through their creative action! @authormanoshi Was delighted to see the wide array of books on display and the release of new books encouraging young authors and thinkers to discuss their works. Heartening to see such …
At the imaginatively curated, meticulously organised, refreshingly conceived @GhatsLitFest today in Coimbatore spoke on the history of violent politics in West Bengal, of the Left-Communists record of violence from Marijchanpi to Nandigram & of 55,000 political killings between 1977-2009, of the Muslim League and Communists’ collaboration to “popularise” & perpetuate …
“Tarun Sangha”, in Chak-Jagaddalpur village, Sonarpur, completes 25 years of organising #DurgaPuja. A young and energetic team of activists and karyakartas who are constantly connected with the people organise this #DurgaPuja. Gave away the “Syama Prasad Durgotsav Samman” to the Tarun Sangha committee and urged them to continue the tradition …
“Syama Prasad Durgotsav Samman” for #DurgaPuja organised by women of Malaypur Purbapara Gram Puja Committee, Kalyanpur Gram Panchayat, Baruipur, 24 Prgs South. They waited long hours for us, with smiles, warmth and gusto welcomed us and made us a part of their #DurgaPuja on #mahanavmi. Spoke of PM Shri Narendra …
The stark reality in some of the interior villages West Bengal is if you are not a supporter of the ruling dispensation you risk being boycotted. The Keshavpur village #DurgaPuja Shankarpur Gram Panchayat, Baruipur, faced a similar call for boycott but the organisers persisted and rallied the villagers around. Visited …
“Syama Prasad Durgotsav Samman” for “Govindpur Navajeevan Welfare Society”, a community organised #DurgaPuja with a vibrant village community participation. #MahaNavami #DurgaPuja2023
“Syama Prasad Durgotsav Samman” for the people of Govindapur village, Joynagar block, where they have been organising #DurgaPuja for the last 56 years. An ancient village, which has stuck to its cultural and religious roots despite great odds. Gave away the “Samman” to the young generation among the organisers. Spoke …