Hooghly, June 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that observing Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day) is not just about remembering a date but about honouring Bengal's long history and rich cultural heritage in his first public rally in the state following the formation of the first-ever BJP government in the state last month.

He released the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), launched the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Hooghly.

He said it is important to consistently educate the younger generation about the significance of the day and the historical events linked to it. He further said that at the time when the...