Amidst the assembly elections in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kolkata and spent some time on the banks of the Hooghly river there. During this, he expressed his reverence towards Mother Ganga and shared his messages for the people of Bengal. While sharing his experience on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi wrote that Ganga has a very special significance for every Bengali. He said that Ganga is not just a river, but it resides in the soul of Bengal. Its sacred waters carry within itself the spirit of a civilization that has always been alive.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told that he spent time in the morning on the banks of Hooghly river, which was a special opportunity for him to express his gratitude to Mother Ganga. During this time he got a chance to meet the sailors, whose hard work and dedication he appreciated. He also talked to people taking morning walks and learned about their lives. On this occasion, the Prime Minister also reiterated his resolve to work for the development of West Bengal and the prosperity of its people. He said that the government will continue to make efforts for the bright future of the state. This visit has taken place at a time when there is an election atmosphere in the state. In such a situation, this program of the Prime Minister is being considered an important part of connecting with the people and conveying his message.

For every Bengali, the Ganga occupies a very special place. One can say that the Ganga flows through the soul of Bengal. Her divine waters carry the timeless spirit of an entire civilization.

This morning in Kolkata, I spent some time on the banks of the Hooghly river, an… pic.twitter.com/I3Y0gsFl3E

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 24, 2026

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