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Suvendu Adhikari leads Gerua Samman Yatra in Kolkata
Suvendu Adhikari, the BJP leader and West Bengal Leader of Opposition, led the ‘Gerua Samman Yatra’ in Kolkata on Wednesday. The procession was organized to protest alleged insults to the saffron color and to uphold its cultural and spiritual dignity.
The 3-km march began at Golpark and moved through Dhakuria, ending at the 8B bus stand near Jadavpur University. The procession included a large number of supporters, monks, seers, and Naga sadhus, many of whom chanted ‘Jai Shri Ram’.
During the event, Adhikari invoked the legacy of Swami Vivekananda, linking the saffron color to Bengal’s historical and nationalist identity. BJP leaders, including MLA Tapas Roy, emphasized the sanctity of the color in Indian heritage and its presence in the national flag. The march took place amid ongoing political tensions in the Jadavpur area involving student groups and the ABVP.
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Bharatiya Janata Party · Jadavpur University · Kolkata · Suvendu Adhikari · Swami Vivekananda
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The march included participation from monks, seers, and Naga sadhus. bhaskarlive.in · www.edexlive.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Adhikari invoked Swami Vivekananda to connect the saffron color to Bengal's cultural and spiritual history. bhaskarlive.in · newsable.asianetnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] BJP MLA Tapas Roy asserted that the saffron color is part of the national flag and Indian heritage. newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Gerua Samman Yatra was organized to protest alleged insults to the saffron color. bhaskarlive.in · www.edexlive.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The procession traveled a 3-km route from Golpark to the 8B bus stand near Jadavpur University. www.edexlive.com · newsable.asianetnews.com