Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Suvendu Adhikari Links Raksha Bandhan to Nationalism Push
Suvendu Adhikari attended Raksha Bandhan events in West Bengal.
He said celebrations were taking place at 4,000 locations across the state.
He connected the festival with patriotism and national unity.
He asked people to support the Prime Minister’s goal of building a developed India.
He also spoke about people he said were trying to weaken the country from within.
Later, 10,000 people sang the full version of “Vande Mataram” at an event in Kolkata.
Adhikari said he wanted to restore nationalism at Jadavpur University.
He accused earlier governments and some campus groups of supporting activities he described as anti-national.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari celebrated Raksha Bandhan in Ambedkar Colony, Bhabanipur.
He said the state government was holding 4,000 celebrations, including events in 3,500 gram panchayats.
Adhikari urged people to support the Prime Minister’s vision of “Viksit Bharat” and identify alleged internal threats to the country.
At Nazrul Mancha, he joined 10,000 voices in singing the full version of “Vande Mataram.”
He accused the Left Front and Trinamool Congress of enabling alleged anti-national activity and “threat culture” at Jadavpur University.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, along with participants in state Raksha Bandhan events and a 10,000-person singing gathering.
- What
- Adhikari celebrated Raksha Bandhan, promoted patriotism, and pledged to restore what he called nationalism at Jadavpur University.
- When
- Friday, August 28, 2026.
- Where
- Ambedkar Colony in Bhabanipur, Nazrul Mancha in Kolkata, and a programme associated with Jadavpur University.
- Why
- Adhikari said the events would promote national development, patriotism, and vigilance against alleged internal threats.
Adhikari and Government Position
Criticised Campus Groups
Nationalism at Jadavpur University
Adhikari and Government Position
Adhikari said nationalism should be restored at Jadavpur University and that alleged anti-national activity and campus threats should end.
Criticised Campus Groups
The articles report that some people at Jadavpur University objected to singing the full version of “Vande Mataram,” while no response from those people or the criticised groups is provided.
Internal Threats and Patriotism
Adhikari and Government Position
Adhikari said people who attack patriotism, nationalism, “Vande Mataram,” or “Jana Gana Mana” should be gradually removed from the nation’s life.
Criticised Campus Groups
The articles describe the statements as criticism directed at alleged internal opponents, but do not provide those opponents’ explanation or justification.
Political Responsibility
Adhikari and Government Position
Adhikari blamed the 34-year Left Front era and the Trinamool Congress for damaging Bengal’s traditions and allegedly enabling campus activity he opposed.
Criticised Campus Groups
The articles present these as Adhikari’s allegations and do not include responses from the Left Front or Trinamool Congress.
- Statewide programmes
- Adhikari said 4,000 Raksha Bandhan programmes were being held across West Bengal.
- Gram panchayats
- The programmes included events in 3,500 gram panchayats, according to Adhikari.
- Bhabanipur event
- Adhikari celebrated Raksha Bandhan at Ambedkar Colony in his Bhabanipur constituency.
- Singing gathering
- The full version of “Vande Mataram” was sung by 10,000 voices at Nazrul Mancha.
- Jadavpur University pledge
- Adhikari said his government would restore nationalism inside and outside the Jadavpur University campus.
- Campus allegations
- He alleged that “Azadi” slogans, Maoist-related graffiti, and a “threat culture” existed at the campus.
- Military claim
- Adhikari said India had conducted strikes inside enemy territory in Pakistan three times under the Prime Minister’s leadership.
