Hooghly Boat Ride: Ganga in Bengal’s Soul, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spent time on Hooghly banks in Kolkata, reiterating commitment to West Bengal’s development people.

Modi on Ganga’s Bond With Bengal

The Prime Minister shared pictures from his visit on X, describing Hooghly as deeply linked to West Bengal’s rich culture.He said the Ganga holds a special place in Bengalis’ lives and its waters carry the spirit of ancient civilisation.For every Bengali, the Ganga occupies a very special place, reflecting deep cultural, spiritual, and emotional connection across generations.One can say that the Ganga flows through the soul of Bengal,” PM Modi wrote. He said he spent time on the banks of the Hooghly to express his gratitude to Maa Ganga.

During the visit, the Prime Minister also interacted with boatmen and morning walkers along the river. He praised the hardworking nature of the boatmen and said the interaction gave him another opportunity to reaffirm the Centre’s commitment to West Bengal’s development.”Also had the opportunity to meet boatmen, whose hardworking nature is admirable and morning walkers. On the Hooghly, reiterated our commitment to work towards the development of West Bengal and the prosperity of the great Bengali people,” he said.

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Modi’s Hooghly Visit, Ganga Remark & Jhalmuri Jibe in Bengal Poll Heat

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 civilisation as the Prime Minister’s visit coincides with ongoing Assembly elections. Following the first phase, PM Modi has begun campaigning for the next round of polls. At the Krishnanagar rally, PM Modi said, “I have heard that even ‘jhalmuri‘ has given certain individuals a thunderous jolt. I had ‘jhalmuri‘, but it seems that the TMC leaders are feeling heat of the chillies.” Replying to the PM, Banerjee said “we are used to jhalmuri’s spiciness.”

The first phase of polling for the 294-member West Bengal Assembly took place on Thursday, and authorities will hold the second phase on April 29. They will count the votes on May 4. According to the Election Commission of India, West Bengal recorded a high voter turnout of 91.91% in the first phase. Overall, all major districts crossed the 90% mark, reflecting strong voter participation in the opening phase of polling.

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