Kolkata: The state cabinet on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for completing 25 years of public service and his contributions to the country and Bengal’s cultural heritage and infrastructure development. CM Suvendu Adhikari announced that Bengal will play a significant role in fulfilling Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.“The resolution, adopted at the special cabinet session, would be sent to the PMO. The resolution highlights Modi’s initiatives, including the recognition of Bengali as a classical language, international recognition for Shantiniketan and the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram,” said Adhikari.“Vande Mataram has been taken to the highest national platform,” he said, referring to the 150th anniversary observance and the special parliamentary discussion.The CM also referred to the installation of a statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Kartavya Path in New Delhi and Modi’s association with institutions such as Belur Math, Ramakrishna Mission, Bharat Sevashram Sangha, ISKCON and the Gaudiya Math and Mission.He credited the PM for taking the Padma awards to the grassroots, saying artists, writers and folk performers from Bengal had received national recognition.Adhikari also thanked Centre for supporting infrastructure development in Bengal, including Kolkata Metro projects and railway connectivity. He cited the inauguration of 12 trains from Malda ahead of the assembly elections, including the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express.
