On the 165th birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, Mamata Banerjee (outgoing Chief Minister of West Bengal) observed Rabindra Jayanti near her residence in Kolkata's Kalighat area after authorities denied permission for events at multiple venues. This celebration took place on the same day that Suvendu Adhikari (BJP leader) was sworn in as the new Chief Minister, marking a significant political transition in the state. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was attempting to suppress Bengal's cultural identity by rejecting requests from non-political organizations to hold cultural events dedicated to Tagore. The TMC emphasized that Tagore's legacy is integral to Bengal's culture and identity, and vowed to continue the celebrations despite administrative hurdles. The timing of these events underscores the ideological contest between the TMC and BJP, as observers note the significance of the parallel celebrations—one focused on governance and the other on cultural pride.