New Delhi, Jan 18 (NationPress) West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose arrived at Bandel railway station on Sunday after traveling from Malda on the Intercity Express, in advance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned public rally in Singur, Hooghly district.

This visit by the Governor is part of the preparations surrounding the Prime Minister’s official activities in the state.

Enhanced security measures were set up at Bandel station from the early hours. Railway officials, together with the district administration and security services, deployed extra personnel to ensure smooth transit and safety during the Governor’s arrival. After reaching Bandel station, Governor Bose moved on to the District Magistrate’s Circuit House in Hooghly.

Upon his arrival, the Governor spoke briefly to the press, stating, “I came for the functions of the Prime Minister.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address a significant public rally in Singur later in the day. Prior to the rally, he will also participate in an organizational program where he will virtually inaugurate and dedicate several central government initiatives in West Bengal. Many of these initiatives are linked to the Indian Railways, showcasing the Centre’s commitment to enhancing railway infrastructure in the region.

As per official reports, PM Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for projects valued at around Rs 830 crore during a government event. Afterward, he will address a public gathering from the site of the abandoned Tata Nano plant in Singur.

The decision to host the rally in Singur carries significant political and symbolic weight, closely tied to the exit of Tata Motors’ Nano project in 2008, which followed a lengthy and turbulent protest against land acquisition. At that time, the Trinamool Congress, led by the current Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, championed the protests.

After the then Tata Group chairman, the late Ratan Tata, announced the withdrawal of the Nano project from Singur on October 3, 2008, the project was relocated to Sanand in Gujarat. Notably, Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat at that time and played a pivotal role in facilitating the project’s move.

The Prime Minister’s rally in Singur is anticipated to revisit these historical events while concentrating on development, infrastructure, and industrial advancement.