SHILLONG, June 20: Governor Phagu Chauhan on Tuesday said that West Bengal has produced exceptional personalities such as Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Sri Aurobindo, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Rabindranath Tagore, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, among others, who have left an indelible mark on the country’s history with their remarkable achievements.
The Governor was addressing a programme at Shillong Raj Bhavan, which was organised to commemorate the foundation day of West Bengal.
In his address as the chief guest, Chauhan emphasised the historical significance of Bengal and its journey as a torchbearer of renaissance, socio-cultural awakening and nationalistic development, despite enduring oppressive conditions during British Raj.
Reflecting on the tapestry of Bengal’s history, the Governor highlighted how West Bengal, despite enduring the painful consequences of religious divisions, emerged as an integral part of India.
Some of the highlights of the programme include performance of Rabindra Sangeet by Sutapa Chowdhary, dance by Devi Dhar and her troupe, et al.
Furthermore, a special yogasana session was also conducted as part of the programme.
