Kolkata to Host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2027, Suvendu Adhikari Meets Jaishankar

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday met Union Minister of External Affairs Dr S. Jaishankar at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi, describing the interaction as a wonderful and insightful meeting.

Sharing details on social media, Adhikari said the discussions covered key issues, regional perspectives concerning West Bengal and India's growing global stature under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting, the Chief Minister also presented Dr Jaishankar with a portrait of Swami Vivekananda.

Had a wonderful and insightful meeting with the Hon’ble Union Minister of External Affairs, @DrSJaishankar Ji, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, today. ​During the visit, I had the privilege of presenting him with a portrait of Swami Vivekananda. We engaged in fruitful discussions covering key issues, regional perspectives concerning West Bengal and India’s rising global stature under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Its a matter of great pride that the 19th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in Kolkata from January 7 to 9, 2027. @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy

— Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) November 11, 2026

Adhikari further expressed pride over Kolkata hosting the 19th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) from January 7 to 9, 2027. The event is expected to provide a significant platform for engaging with the Indian diaspora and strengthening India's global connections, while bringing national and international attention to West Bengal.