Kolkata, Oct. 20 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday called for a 'Viksit Bharat 2047' under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged people to democratically defeat forces that he alleged were attempting to weaken the country and create anarchy.

Addressing a gathering of over 50,000 people during Dussehra celebrations in Kolkata, Adhikari invoked the symbolism of Lord Ram's victory over Ravana and alleged that anti-national elements, radicals and other forces were attempting to disrupt the country's progress.

"I have only one prayer: a 'Viksit Bharat 2047' under the leadership of PM Modi. The public should-in a democratic manner-eradicate all anti-national forces that seek to weaken the country, ju...