Updated On: 19 June, 2023 12:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
On June 20, 1947, the Bengal Legislative Council had passed the West Bengal Bill, which led to the creation of the state

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West Bengal Formation Day is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the state of West Bengal. It honours the establishment of West Bengal as a political and administrative region of India.
On June 20, 1947, the Bengal Legislative Council had passed the West Bengal Bill, which led to the creation of the state.