An emotional morning in Asansol, felicitated,offered gratitude to 3 stalwarts who have been with Jana Sangh & BJP for last 50-60 years & have laid its foundation in the region. Spoke about #KamalPushp initiated by PM Modi. Thanks Jitendra Tiwari & team BJP for this effort.

Reached Jamuria, Asansol, moved by the warm welcome by our dynamic karyakartas- had an interesting discussion on BJP growth,struggle, electoral success & challenges,CAA, #FarmLaws #kamalpushp etc. TMC Govt is run by bureaucrats while TMC party is run by IPAC!

In Palta, felicitated Dr Jagadish Halder for being conferred #Padmashree. He has spent a lifetime for upliftment of Bengali refugees,members of Matua & SC community.Spoke to them of PM Modi’s commitment for their empowerment. They spoke of their gratefulness to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

In Kolkata, met well known & widely acclaimed tabla Maestro Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, had a varied discussion, was moved to see his enthusiasm for the #NewIndia vision. Admired & followed by disciples globally, he has made a noteworthy contribution to the field of culture.

… Journey,transformed into BJP & triumphed -it is the journey of 3 to 300+.Released book of spl articles on SPM penned by Acharya Deva Prasad Ghose & Haripada Bharati, with an introduction by Prof Sarup Prasad Ghosh.A constant effort must be made to absorb our political legacy!

Recovery of our Ishtas & reinstating them is the way towards India becoming “Vishwaguru”. Many leaders have paid lip service to India’s greatness, PM Narendra Modi is working to realise it. Spoke to the gathering, did vastra-vitaran, spent time with our karyakartas.

In Kolkata, visited late Smt Teesta Biswas’s family today. She was a very popular leader & Councillor in South Kolkata, dedicated to the Party, to the cause, to its ideals. Her untimely demise leaves a huge void. Expressed our deepest condolences.

Was delighted to present a copy of “Modi 2.0: A Resolve to Secure India” to Shri S Gurumurthy, public intellectual, civilisational scholar, once upon a time among the best investigative journalists in India, writer & Chairman, VIF

An array issues of discussed, including milestones achieved & future goals. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s profoundly inspiring address exhorting all to be “Bridges of Faith” for the people. A great & inspiring occasion!

In another #KaliPuja in New Barrackpore which has been observed for the last 200 years… Met a number of old acquaintances & friends who have persisted across generations in upholding this unique tradition of worship.

Had the occasion to spend some time at the Rashbehari & Keoratala Kali Puja Mandap, South Kolkata

Offered obeisance at the 300 years old #KaliPuja at Janabari, Howrah, observed by Pandit Ramaprasad Bhattacharyya (Rama da), BJP karyakarta & activist, academic & a dear friend. It was a quintessential atmosphere that radiates the Hindu essence of Bengal! #JaiMaaKali

Spent a long & inspiring evening in Belur Math with Swami Suvirananda Ji, General Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission. Discussed a wide array of issues & also released a few rare monographs on Swami Vivekananda & Sri Ramakrishna. Was fortunate to receive his ashirvada & encouragement.  

Was happy to join from Kolkata, Sankara Institute of Philosophy & Culture, the live telecast of PM Shri Narendra Modi’s historic speech & his unveiling of the restored Samadhi of Poojya #AdiShankaracharya. To witness the irreversible rise of “Vishal Bharat” is deeply fulfilling.