West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wished everyone a Happy New Year on Thursday and announced that January 1 would be a holiday, as it marks the Foundation Day of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
She also mentioned that she would visit Ganga Sagar on January 6 to review the mela preparations.
"I will go to Ganga Sagar on January 6 to review mela preparations and return on January 7. The TMC is completing 26 years on January 1. On that day, blood donation camps will be organised. It will be a holiday. On January 2, there will be an Administrative Review meeting at Nabanna", CM Mamata Banerjee said,
Ganga Sagar is observed on the auspicious day of Makar Sankranti, which generally falls between January 14 and 15 each year.
"I will visit Sandeshkhali on December 30 for a public distribution program. I assured you earlier that I would visit Sandeshkhali, and I have fulfilled my commitment. From January 13 onwards, everyone will be heading towards the Ganga Sagar mela. The Bengal Business Summit will be held on February 5 and 6. Then, the Kolkata International Book Fair will be held on January 28. Many fairs are conducted throughout January, which will generate income for artisans," she added.
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