Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the citizens paid tributes to icons of Bengal, as five-day celebrations began in the state. "Whenever the need was felt in India's history, Bengal has always led the way for India and shown the path. There have been many renowned people who have come from Bengal and have contributed immensely in guiding the nation is the right direction," PM Modi said via video link as he opened celebrations for Durga Puja in Kolkata's Salt Lake. PM Modi goes on to pay tribute to various eminent personalities from West Bengal listing an array of Bengali freedom fighters, writers, artistes and others. "If I continue to take names of such Bengalis, we will come to the end of the day, but the names shall continue," he said. 'Durga Puja reflects unity and strength of India, as well as traditions and culture of Bengal,’ says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the citizens paid tributes to icons of Bengal, as five-day celebrations began in the state. "Whenever the need was felt in India's history, Bengal has always led the way for India and shown the path. There have been many renowned people who have come from Bengal and have contributed immensely in guiding the nation is the right direction," PM Modi said via video link as he opened celebrations for Durga Puja in Kolkata's Salt Lake. PM Modi goes on to pay tribute to various eminent personalities from West Bengal listing an array of Bengali freedom fighters, writers, artistes and others. "If I continue to take names of such Bengalis, we will come to the end of the day, but the names shall continue," he said. 'Durga Puja reflects unity and strength of India, as well as traditions and culture of Bengal,’ says PM Modi