Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed a new phase of development for West Bengal during Paschimbanga Divas.
He credited Syama Prasad Mookerjee and other leaders for ensuring West Bengal remained part of India during Partition.
Modi criticized past governments for allegedly downplaying the history and significance of Paschimbanga Divas.
The government aims to accelerate growth through a double-engine approach, focusing on railways, agriculture, and welfare schemes.