In Durga Puja speech, PM Modi talks Bengal history, women empowerment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually addressed the people of West Bengal on the occasion of Durga Puja. He inaugurated Durga Puja Pandal and began his address with puja greetings in Bengali and appealed to the people to adhere to social distancing norms and wear face masks while taking part in the festivities. He also spoke about women empowerment and said women in the country must be given the respect people give to Goddess Durga.

In the 21st century, our vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, will strengthen from the land of Bengal.We have to take Bengal’s culture, pride, progress to newer heights.We are ensuring a speedy development for the people of Bengal through various schemes. We are doing everything to lessen the problems of people of Bengal and improve their lifestyle. West Bengal has to play an important role to make our vision a success, the PM said. He said though Durga Puja this year is being celebrated on a limited scale due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the enthusiasm is still unlimited. Bengal’s Pujo gives India a new colour.We are celebrating Durga Puja in times of COVID-19, all devotees have shown exemplary restraint. The Prime Minister also paid rich tributes to the icons of Bengal and said that the state had always made the country proud. Whenever the need was felt in India’s history, Bengal has always led the way for India and shown the path.