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Suvendu Adhikari Leads ‘Ashirbad Ka Diya’ Programme in Kolkata on PM Modi’s Birthday

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Suvendu Adhikari inaugurates the Ashirbad Ka Diya programme at Baje Kadamtala Ghat in Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated the ‘Ashirbad Ka Diya’ programme at Baje Kadamtala Ghat in Kolkata on September 17, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday.

As part of the programme, one lakh lamps were lit to commemorate the Prime Minister’s public service journey and convey wishes for a stronger and more developed India. Reports also said the ‘Ashirbad-er Diya’ initiative was organised as part of wider birthday-related programmes in West Bengal. 

The programme formed part of the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, under which various public welfare and service-oriented initiatives are being undertaken across the state to mark the Prime Minister’s birthday.

The celebrations highlighted themes of public service and social participation, alongside programmes being organised across West Bengal.

Tags: ##Kolkata #Ashirbad Ka Diya #Baje Kadamtala Ghat #Narendra Modi #one lakh lamps #PM Modi Birthday #Seva Sankalp Abhiyan #Suvendu Adhikari #West Bengal
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