20 June 1947 was not just another date in Bengal’s history—it was the day that shaped the destiny of millions.
As the Partition of India drew near, competing visions emerged for Bengal’s future.
While proposals for an undivided or independent Bengal were being discussed, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee argued that the people of Western Bengal must have the right to remain within India.
On 20 June 1947, the Bengal Legislative Assembly voted on Bengal’s future. The representatives of western Bengal voted in favour of partition and joining the Constituent Assembly of India, paving the way for the creation of West Bengal.
Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee warned that a “Sovereign undivided Bengal will be a virtual Pakistan”, articulating his opposition to plans for an independent Bengal outside India.
From the Tarakeswar conference of April 1947 to the historic vote of 20 June 1947 and finally Independence on 15 August 1947, the journey of West Bengal was forged through political conviction, democratic action, and an unwavering commitment to India’s unity.
Paschimbanga Divas is a tribute to that historic struggle and to all those who helped secure West Bengal’s place in India.
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@AdvAjithAnand@thecaravanindia Those who analysed rationally and are not in favour of BJP, they also accept Nehru's conspiracy who wrote a letter to clement Atlee that BOSE is in USSR and suggest him to get imprisonned
We will not allow West Bengal to become Bangladesh! The mother whose blessings grant us heavenly love and prosperity is now being called communal under this nefarious regime.
This is a shameful incident, just as the incident in Bangladesh where even musical instruments were not spared by communal elements! We shall stop this invasion of West Bengal by communal elements with all our might!
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We do not need a islamised culture..in the name of Bengal and Bengali, these inferior beings want islamisation of BENGALI Culture..Those who glorify the Turks, Mughals, Arabs and Pathana Who are they to teach us BENGALI Culture??
@MrityunSpeaks এইবার একটা ন্যারেটিভ তৈরি হওয়ার সুযোগ পাওয়া গেলো যেমনটা প্রতি বছরের ন্যায় হয় সেটা হলো "চক্রান্ত ছিল"। সরকারে বসে থাকা চোর অন্যায়ের পর অন্যায় করবে আর তাদের পক্ষে বিচার আসার পর বলবে এইগুলো সব চক্রান্ত ছিল
Kozhikode, Kerala | Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, "The truth is, Muslims do not vote for us. But what do they gain by voting for Congress? We have never harmed anyone. There are Muslim MPs and leaders in the BJP, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Shahnawaz Hussain. Even today, there are Muslim MPs in the Rajya Sabha from J&K. In Kerala, there are many Muslim BJP candidates in local body elections. Former President APJ Abdul Kalam became President under the NDA. We have done our part. Before 2017, there wasn’t a single Cabinet Minister from Kerala either. Our National Vice President is Abdullakutty, and our State Vice President is Abdul Salam. BJP is not Jamaat-e-Islami. We believe in the Constitution and democracy. Jamaat-e-Islami openly states that they do not want the Constitution and do not believe in democracy. We will work hard to earn the trust of the Muslim community and end this poisonous campaign led by LDF and UDF..."
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