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:
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.
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'
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.
I've always been empowered just by the mention of 'Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose' - the name in any situation.
PM Modi is speaking at Parakram Divas celebrations in Kolkata.
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee got angry during the event at Kolkata's Victoria Memorial to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary. Mamata took to stage before the scheduled time and said, "I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cultural ministry for the event, but it is not right to invite someone and insult them. There should be some dignity in government's programme."
Famous singers including Papon and Usha Uthup performed at the event on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's life at Victoria Memorial where Prime Minister is present along with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the ancestral house of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Kolkata on Saturday afternoon as he came to the city to take part in the revolutionary's 125th birth anniversary celebrations.
The prime minister was greeted with 'Jai Shri Ram' chants by people waiting outside the Netaji Bhawan in the Bhawanipore area, and he waved at them.
PM Narendra Modi arrived at Victoria Memorial in Kolkata where he was joined by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar. PM Modi will address the event shortly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kolkata on Saturday afternoon to take part in the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The prime minister's aircraft landed at the NSC Bose International Airport around 3 pm, from where he took a helicopter for the city.
State minister Purnendu Basu received him at the airport. Modi's copter landed at the RCTC Ground in the heart of the city at 3.25 pm. The prime minister was received there by Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and state minister Firhad Hakim.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary on Saturday and said the youngsters of the country were united under his charismatic leadership, which gave new strength to India's freedom struggle. In a series of tweets in Hindi, he said children and youngsters can take inspiration from Netaji's contribution to the country's independence and help build a self-reliant India.
The fast-paced development of Assam in very important to us. The way to 'Atmanirbhar Assam' is through 'Atmavishwaas' (self-confidence) among the people here. 40 per cent of the state's population is taking benefit of 'Ayushmaan Bharat' scheme of the Central government: PM Modi
Earlier governments never understood what the people of Assam want but under the leadership of CM Sonowal huge steps have been taken by the state government and today 1 lakh more families will get the benefits of land allotment certificates. People will have a better standard of living. It is unfortunate that people couldn't have legal rights on their land due to some issues: PM Modi
Today is the 125th anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's birthday and the country has decided that this will be known as 'Parakram Diwas' remembering the valour of our tallest freedom fighter Bose.Today is the day of new opportunities, to be proud of our culture.
PM Modi has reached Assam and will shortly distribute the land allotment certificates to 1 lakh beneficiaries. Elections in Assam will be conducted in April-May 2021. According to the Opinion Poll conducted by ABP News along with CVoter, Chief Minister Sonowal is likely to emerge victorious in the upcoming elections.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday paid homage to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary. Thackeray paid floral tributes to the founder of the Indian National Army at 'Matoshree', his private residence in suburban Bandra here. State Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said Netaji's heroic acts are always an inspiration to Indians. "Gandhiji's and Bose's ideals for freedom were two sides of the same coin," he said in a statement.
Paying tributes on the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the courage and valor of Netaji gave new strength to the Indian freedom struggle. "The entire nation will always be indebted to Netaji for his valor and continuous struggle. PM Narendra Modi has paid an unprecedented tribute to him by celebrating his birth anniversary as 'Parakram Divas'. I wish all the countrymen on the Parakram Divas," Amit Shah said in a tweet.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary on Saturday and said a grateful nation will always remember his sacrifice and dedication for its independence. Modi will be in West Bengal on Saturday to address "Parakram Diwas" celebrations in Kolkata to commemorate Bose's birth anniversary.
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
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