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Modi and Shah to Skip Mahalaya Event at Eden Gardens
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News18•06-10-2026, 14:43
Modi and Shah to Skip Mahalaya Event at Eden Gardens
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will not attend the Mahalaya event at Eden Gardens.
- •Despite their absence, the event is not cancelled and preparations are underway in full swing by the state government.
- •Governor R. N. Ravi, the Chief Minister, and cabinet members are scheduled to attend the grand celebration.
- •Special attractions include a drone show and a laser show to highlight Bengal's culture and heritage.
Key Questions Answered
No, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be present at the Eden Gardens event on Mahalaya, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also cancelled his visit due to his personal schedule.
Governor R.N. Ravi, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, and members of his cabinet are scheduled to be present at the event, alongside state ministers, prominent social figures, and talented cultural artists.
The state government is organizing special arrangements including a drone show and a laser show to highlight Bengal's culture and heritage, alongside decorative lighting across Kolkata, a road show on Red Road, and playing Mahalaya at dawn at five ghats.
