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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah attends the commemorative event marking the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kolkata as the Chief Guest

Amit Shah commemorates 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee.

Samachar Pathshala Desk

Published 6 Jul 2026 · 1 min

Amit Shah at the event — Amit Shah as Chief Guest at the commemorative event.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today attended the commemorative programme marking the 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, as the Chief Guest.

The event was attended by Chief Minister of West Bengal Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and several other distinguished dignitaries.

Shri Amit Shah emphasized Dr. Mookerjee's contribution to India's integration and mentioned that a 125-foot-tall statue has been laid as part of the celebrations.

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