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26-01-2026
Celebration of Republic Day - 2026
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended her heartfelt greetings to all on the Republic Day. She was present at the celebration on Red Road like every year, and had a wonderful experience of the parade. She expressed her sincere gratitude to the organizers for successfully organizing the grand event and to the audience for encouraging the participants. Hon’ble Chief Minister paid respectful tributes to the freedom fighters, revolutionaries, and all the great personalities who played a crucial role in achieving India’s independence. Their courage, sacrifice, and heroism would forever remain as an inspiration for future generations, she said.
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23-01-2026
Netaji's 129th Birth Anniversary Celebration - 2026
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid humble tribute on the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose by paying wreath at the statue of Netaji on the Red Road, commemorating his 129th birth anniversary.
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22-01-2026
Inauguration of 49th Kolkata International Book Fair - 2026
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the much awaited 49th Kolkata International Book Fair, that featured Argentina as the theme country. Many accomplished, renowned, and distinguished literary figures and personalities were present on the stage. She extended her greetings to them and to the book lovers as well. The International Kolkata Book Fair is not just a fair – it is the pride of West Bengal and a confluence of knowledge, imagination, and emotion she said. Hon’ble Chief Minister inaugurated the Saraswati Puja pandal at the book fair ground and the 'Jago Bangla' stall. She also announced that 'Boi Tirtha' would be inaugurated before the 50th International Kolkata Book Fair. Later she visited many stalls, including those of the Police, INCA, IFA, Tourism, Children's Literature, Urdu Academy, KMC, and Dey's Publishers.
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16-01-2026
Laid the foundation stone of Mahakal - Mahatirtha - 2026
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone for several public welfare and important projects, including the Mahakal Mahatirtha, in Matigara, Siliguri. She said that, the Mahakal Mahatirtha would be built on 17.41 acres of land and that would be one of the largest Shiva temples in the world, with replicas of 12 Jyotirlingas and 12 Abhishek Linga temples. Two entrances would be constructed and four deities would be placed at the four corners, she added. A cultural hall and a convention center will also be built. She also informed that the world's tallest Mahakal statue was being built for the Mahadarshan (grand viewing). The holy pilgrimage site would stand as a witness to the culture, traditions, and heritage of West Bengal for ages to come, she expressed her vision.
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08-01-2026
Inauguration of Gangasagar Mela - 2026
Hon’ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Gangasagar Mela at the Outram Ghat transit point. At the sacred confluence of devotion and harmony, she extended her best wishes to all the pilgrims came to participate in the holy dip. With sole initiative of the Government of West Bengal, the Gangasagar Mela attained a global dimension, she stated. She requested everyone to follow the instructions of the administration during the pilgrimage. Alongside, Hon’ble Chief Minister also inaugurated the disbursement of financial assistance under the new 'Krishak Bandhu' scheme for the current season across the state. According to the scheme, more than 1.1 crore farmers and sharecroppers would receive direct financial assistance in their bank accounts, she informed. In addition, she also provided financial assistance to 29 state sports associations recognized by the Bengal Olympic Association.
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