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West Bengal To Be Renamed Paschim Banga Says BJP State Chief Samik Bhattacharya
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 15:29
West Bengal To Be Renamed Paschim Banga Says BJP State Chief Samik Bhattacharya
- •West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya indicated that the state will be officially renamed Paschim Banga to preserve its historical identity.
- •Bhattacharya announced that a legislative bill will soon be introduced in the assembly to formalize the name change.
- •He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary address marking 25 years as head of government, highlighting his dedication to the nation.
- •Bhattacharya dismissed suggestions that opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was intimidated by PM Modi, criticizing the opposition's lack of real political issues.
- •He supported the Assam government's decision to merge the State Madrasa Education Board with the School Service Commission to promote inclusive education.
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West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya indicated that the state will be officially renamed 'Paschim Banga' to preserve its historical identity, with a legislative bill to be introduced soon.
Samik Bhattacharya backed the Assam government's decision to merge the State Madrasa Education Board with the School Service Commission, calling it a step toward inclusive education under the New Education Policy.
Bhattacharya praised PM Modi's visionary address marking 25 years as head of government, stating that the Prime Minister conveyed his life is dedicated to the nation and inspired people by referencing Swami Vivekananda and Rishi Aurobindo.
