Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartfelt message on social media as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed its first-ever government in West Bengal.
Reflecting on the historic moment, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, acknowledging his immense contribution to the nation and particularly to West Bengal. Modi emphasized that the BJP government is committed to fulfilling Mookerjee’s vision and ideals.
“Today, as the first ever BJP Government takes oath in West Bengal, it is natural for all of us to remember Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee and his everlasting contribution to the nation and West Bengal in particular. No stone will be left unturned to fulfil his vision,” the Prime Minister stated.
আজ, যখন পশ্চিমবঙ্গের প্রথম বিজেপি সরকার শপথ গ্রহণ করছে, তখন আমাদের সকলেরই ডঃ শ্যামাপ্রসাদ মুখোপাধ্যায়ের কথা এবং দেশ ও বিশেষত: পশ্চিমবঙ্গের প্রতি তাঁর চিরস্থায়ী অবদানের কথা স্মরণ করা অত্যন্ত স্বাভাবিক। তাঁর স্বপ্ন বাস্তবায়নে আমরা চেষ্টার কোনো ত্রুটি রাখব না ।
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 9, 2026
During the swearing-in ceremony held in Kolkata, Modi also met Makhanlal Sarkar, a devoted nationalist who worked closely with Dr. Mookerjee. Sarkar had accompanied Mookerjee during his historic movement in Jammu and Kashmir and was even arrested alongside him.
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Highlighting Sarkar’s lifelong dedication, the Prime Minister noted his crucial role in strengthening the BJP’s grassroots presence across West Bengal, inspiring people from all walks of life to join the party.
The message underscores the ideological roots of the BJP in the state and reflects the party’s intent to build on the legacy of its founding leaders while expanding its influence in West Bengal.
