Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path in Kolkata: The initiative is truly laudable, says PM Narendra Modi

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Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the “Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path" programme in a message on December 24, 2023. PM Modi expressed admiration for the program, which is set to take place at Parade Ground in Kolkata, emphasizing the commendable nature of the initiative that aims to have one lakh people recite the Gita. The message by PM Modi highlighted the praiseworthy objective of the “Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path" initiative, according to ANI.

Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path is scheduled for December 24, 2023 in Kolkata. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be attending the 'Ek Lakh Gita Path' programme, in which around 1 lakh people are scheduled to collectively chant the Bhagavad Gita, West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar said on December 20. "We had extended an invitation to PM Modi.

However, he conveyed to me yesterday that due to prior official commitments, he regrets being unable to participate in the event. Nonetheless, he has sent his best wishes," Majumdar told PTI. To be held at the Brigade Parade Ground in the heart of the city, the event is a collaborative effort of various religious groups, maintaining an apolitical stance, as emphasised by Majumdar.

Invitations have also been extended to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Governor C V Ananda Bose and other prominent personalities of the state. "This event is unrelated to the BJP; we are not the organisers," Majumdar added. Srimant Nirgunanada Brahmachari, vice-president of the organising committee, said an invitation has been sent to Banerjee, and the same could be extended again if protocol issues arise.