'Bengal Has India's Enriched National Consciousness': PM Modi Extends Paschim Banga Diwas Greetings

Published 20 June 2026 · politics

'Bengal Has India's Enriched Consciousness': PM Modi Extends Paschim Banga Diwas Greetings Published By, Last Updated: June 20, 2026, 10:33 IST The Prime Minister said

'Bengal Has India's Enriched Consciousness': PM Modi Extends Paschim Banga Diwas Greetings Published By, Last Updated: June 20, 2026, 10:33 IST The Prime Minister said that the Centre would continue to work with the state government for the welfare of its people. Rapid Read Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted the people of West Bengal on the occasion of Paschim Banga Diwas, saying the state has played a vital role in shaping India’s history and national identity. In a post on X, the Prime Minister highlighted West Bengal’s contributions across various fields and acknowledged its rich cultural and intellectual legacy. “Warm greetings to my sisters and brothers of West Bengal on the occasion of Paschimbanga Divas. This day celebrates a state that has profoundly shaped India’s history through its contributions to diverse areas be it literature, music, art, spirituality, science, trade and commerce, social reform and more.

Time and again, West Bengal has enriched India’s national consciousness in countless ways." Warm greetings to my sisters and brothers of West Bengal on the occasion of Paschimbanga Divas.This day celebrates a state that has profoundly shaped India’s history through its contributions to diverse areas be it literature, music, art, spirituality, science, trade and… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 20, 2026 PM Modi also referred to the historical significance of June 20, noting that the date marks an important moment in the state’s history and coincides with the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. “Today, 20th June is of immense significance in West Bengal’s history. This was the day which ensured that West Bengal remains an integral part of India. The role of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was invaluable in the same. This year, 2026, we are also marking the 125th Jayanti of Dr. Mookerjee." The Prime Minister further said that the Centre would continue to work with the state government for the welfare of its people.

“The Central Government will work with the West Bengal Government to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of the people. I pray for the progress of West Bengal and the prosperity of its people." What Is Paschim Banga Diwas? Paschimbanga Divas, observed on June 20, commemorates the day in 1947 when the Bengal Legislative Assembly voted in favour of the partition of Bengal, leading to the creation of West Bengal as a part of India. The day is particularly significant for the BJP, which credits Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee with playing a key role in ensuring that Hindu-majority regions of undivided Bengal remained within India after Partition. The observance, however, has been a subject of political debate in the state, with the Trinamool Congress government preferring to celebrate Bangla Divas on Poila Baisakh, the Bengali New Year, while the BJP marks June 20 as Paschimbanga Divas.