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West Bengal Formation Day: History and significance of the day
Updated On: 18 June, 2023 10:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
On West Bengal Formation Day, various events and programs are organized to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of the state
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West Bengal Formation Day is an important day in the history of West Bengal. It is celebrated to commemorate the establishment of the state of West Bengal. On this day in 1947, the Bengal Legislative Council had passed the West Bengal Bill, which led to the creation of the state.
The formation of West Bengal was a significant event because it marked the division of Bengal into two separate entities: West Bengal and East Bengal (later known as East Pakistan, and now Bangladesh). The division of Bengal was a result of the partition of India in 1947, which led to the creation of Pakistan as a separate country for Muslims.
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