Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured people of Bengal that state will be once again in forefront when India completes centenary of independence.
He was addressing public gathering at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground on March 07.
"The next 25 years are very important for the development of Bengal.
The development here in the next 5 years will lay the foundation for State's development in the next 25 years.
In 2047, when India will celebrate 100 years of independence, Bengal will lead the country once again," said PM Modi.
