Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Suvendu Praises Border Forces, Urges Youth Toward Nationalism
Suvendu Adhikari spoke at a government programme in Kolkata.
He thanked soldiers and border-guarding forces for protecting India.
He asked young people to love their country and help make it stronger.
He told them to remember the sacrifices of Indian freedom fighters.
He also discussed the BrahMos missile and its reported use after the Pahalgam terror attack.
The programme celebrated Raksha Bandhan as a festival that brings people together.
He said many rakhis and national flags were distributed across West Bengal.
He also encouraged activities such as NCC, NSS, yoga and sports for young people.
Suvendu Adhikari praised the Army, BSF and SSB for guarding India’s borders and urged people to oppose forces seeking to weaken the country.
He said several countries had expressed interest in India’s BrahMos missile and claimed it performed successfully against Pakistan-sponsored terrorists after the Pahalgam terror attack.
Adhikari urged young people to strengthen the country, embrace nationalism and draw inspiration from Indian freedom fighters.
He said 26 lakh rakhis were distributed and about 4,000 Raksha Bandhan events were held under a state-sponsored programme.
He also said 70 lakh national flags were distributed and flags were hoisted at households during a separate national campaign.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addressed the programme, which was attended largely by young people.
- What
- He praised border forces, promoted nationalism among youth and described state-sponsored Raksha Bandhan and national-flag initiatives.
- When
- Friday, August 28, according to the report.
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal.
- Why
- He said youth should help strengthen the country, oppose forces seeking to weaken it and preserve the nation’s cultural and social bonds.
Adhikari’s account
Previous-government contrast
National programmes
Adhikari’s account
Adhikari said his government promoted events such as World Yoga Day and the national-flag campaign.
Previous-government contrast
Adhikari claimed the then state government did not participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ programme on the 75th Independence Day.
Nationalism and youth
Adhikari’s account
Adhikari urged young people to develop nationalism, patriotism, physical strength and readiness to serve the country.
Previous-government contrast
The report contains no response from youth groups, opposition parties or other critics to these appeals.
- Speaker
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- Border forces praised
- The Army, Border Security Force and Sashastra Seema Bal
- BrahMos claim
- Adhikari said several countries had shown interest in the indigenous supersonic long-range missile and that its use after the Pahalgam terror attack had produced considerable success against Pakistan-sponsored terrorists.
- Raksha Bandhan programme
- 26 lakh rakhis were distributed and around 4,000 events were organised, according to Adhikari.
- National flags
- Adhikari said 70 lakh national flags were distributed and the Tricolour was hoisted at every household.
- Youth participation
- Adhikari said around 90 per cent of those attending the programme were youths.
- Proposed activities
- He said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had suggested establishing NCC and NSS in educational institutions in the state.