JP Nadda's Cultural Odyssey in Kolkata

BJP President JP Nadda visited Kolkata for a day-long tour, beginning with the Ramakrishna Mission's headquarters in Belur Math. He was accompanied by state leaders and later visited a Durga Puja pandal, concluding with a meeting to commend PM Modi for recognizing Bengali as a classical language.

On Thursday morning, BJP President JP Nadda embarked on a significant visit to the Ramakrishna Mission's headquarters at Belur Math in Howrah.

The Union health minister's day-long tour of Kolkata began around 11 am, accompanied by state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar and opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari in the West Bengal assembly. His visit coincided with Maha Saptami, adding cultural significance to the journey.

As part of his itinerary, Nadda also planned visits to the Durga Puja pandal at Santosh Mitra Square in central Kolkata. Additionally, he was set to attend a meeting of notable personalities, organized to express gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for the Centre's decision to recognize Bengali as a classical language.

(With inputs from agencies.)