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Suvendu Adhikari remembers Rabindranath Tagore on the Nobel laureate's165th birth anniversary

Kolkata, May 9 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday paid tribute to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of his 165th birth anniversary.
Sharing a message on X, Adhikari paid reverence to the "Viswakabi" and celebrated his unparalleled contribution to Bengali literature, culture and thought.
He further stated, "His immortal creations, humanist philosophy and patriotism have continued to guide our path through the ages. He shall forever remain a resplendent star in the firmament of Bengali literature and culture. May human civilisation continue to advance, inspired by that noble maxim: "Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high." UNI NST SSP
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