Narendra Modi Bengal Visit LIVE: Netaji Is Our Symbol Of Courage, Says PM At Event On Subhas Chandra Bose's Birth Anniversary

PM Modi Live Blog: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in West Bengal's Kolkata at Victoria Memorial to commemorate Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary. Even Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the event where she shared the stage with the Prime Minister and Governor Jagdeep Dhankar. Check all LIVE UPDATES here:

Background

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will land in Assam today to distribute land allotment certificates under a state government programme to 1 lakh beneficiaries.

PM will then fly to Kolkata to inaugurate a permanent museum dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the freedom fighter's 125th birth anniversary.

In West Bengal, the prime minister will take part in the celebrations of the 125th birth anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose, while he will distribute land rights to the indigenous people in Assam on the same day. 

While the BJP will be seeking to retain power in Assam, the saffron outfit is building up a campaign in West Bengal to wrest power from the ruling Trinamool Congress.

In West Bengal, the BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress are engaged in a tussle over the celebrations of Netaji's 125th birth anniversary. While Banerjee will lead a 6-km march in Kolkata, from Shyambazar in the north to Red Road in the heart of the city, PM Modi will preside over the inauguration of a permanent exhibition on Subhas Chandra Bose at the Victoria Memorial.  

Renewed land policy

In Assam, the PM will distribute 1.06 lakh land pattas in Sivasagar. “Taking into account an urgent need to protect the land rights of indigenous people Government of Assam came out with a new land policy with renewed emphasis on protecting their land rights. The issuance of patta for indigenous people of Assam has been given the highest priority in order to instill a sense of security amongst them,” said the PMO in the statement

18:54 PM (IST)  •  23 Jan 2021

Mamata Banerjee Fumes During The Event

#WATCH | I think Govt's program should have dignity. This is not a political program....It doesn't suit you to insult someone after inviting them. As a protest, I won't speak anything: WB CM Mamata Banerjee after 'Jai Shree Ram' slogans were raised when she was invited to speak pic.twitter.com/pBvVrlrrbb

— ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2021

18:42 PM (IST)  •  23 Jan 2021

PM Modi during Victoria Memorial Event

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose used to count poverty, illiteracy, disease, among the biggest problems in the country. These problems can be solved if society comes together: PM Narendra Modi in Kolkata.

From LAC to LOC, the world is witnessing the powerful avatar of India that was once envisioned by Netaji. India today is giving a befitting reply wherever attempts are made to challenge its sovereignty.

17:42 PM (IST)  •  23 Jan 2021

Netaji An Inspiration For All Of Us: PM Modi

Netaji's life, work and decisions are an inspiration for all of us. Nothing was impossible for a person with such steely resolve. The country has decided that from now we will celebrate Netaji's birth anniversary (January 23) as 'Parakram Divas'

17:36 PM (IST)  •  23 Jan 2021

PM Remembers Netaji

Today is the day when Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, who gave new directions to idea of independent India, was born. I bow down to the land that made Netaji. Netaji inspires entire country. It is our duty to keep remembering his sacrifice and contribution to India," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a gathering at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata. 

17:22 PM (IST)  •  23 Jan 2021

PM On Netaji's 125th Birth Anniversary

I've always been empowered just by the mention of 'Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose' - the name in any situation.