PM Modi likely to attend West Bengal Foundation Day events on June 20

2 min readKolkataJun 3, 2026 03:17 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the West Bengal Foundation Day celebrations in the state on June 20, according to sources. This will mark his first visit to Bengal after the BJP government was sworn in last month.

BJP sources said PM Modi is expected to visit Tarakeshwar temple, where he will offer puja, and later hold a public meeting. He is also likely to participate in the International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata on June 21.

According to a senior BJP leader, on the occasion of Foundation Day, the party will honour West Bengal’s identity and reinforce awareness of the state’s historical significance. In addition, the BJP will pay respect to all the freedom fighters from the state.

“The entire state will celebrate the day. We will highlight the rich heritage and culture of our state. We will also celebrate the legacy of the state and its contribution to the entire country,” the leader added.

According to party leaders, the state will also commemorate the sacrifices and efforts of those who helped preserve West Bengal as a part of India in 1947.

Sources said that the state BJP has also planned commemorative programmes, cultural events, and public engagements across West Bengal. Senior party leaders and workers have been asked to organise and actively participate in these events.

The state BJP, sources added, will also hold programmes from June 5-21 to mark 12 years of the BJP government at the Centre. Central schemes such as the PM Awas Yojana, PM-KISAN, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Ayushman Bharat, and their benefits will be highlighted through the programmes.

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