Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute on Saturday Rabindranath Tagore On the occasion of Pochishe Boishakh (25th day of Bengali month Boishakh), the birth anniversary of the Nobel laureate is celebrated.PM Modi He described Tagore as a timeless voice of India’s civilizational ethos, whose thoughts continue to inspire generations.On the occasion, which is celebrated every year as Rabindra Jayanti, PM Modi lauded the poet’s enduring contribution to literature, philosophy, education and culture.“Today, on this special day of the twenty-fifth month of Baishakh, we pay our heartfelt homage to Gurudev Tagore. Gurudev Tagore was an extraordinary literary figure, thinker and poet endowed with extraordinary talent. He established himself as a unique philosopher, teacher, artist and the eternal voice of Indian civilization. Through his works he has given passionate expression to the deepest human emotions and the noblest ideals of our culture. With new ideas, creative energy and cultural confidence, he enriched our society,” PM Modi said through a post on Twitter. Newly elected West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari also paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary and described the Nobel laureate as an “eternal star” in the world of Bengali literature and culture.In a post onPochishe Boishakh, celebrated on the 25th day of the Bengali month of Boishakh, commemorates the birth anniversary of Tagore and is one of the most important cultural occasions among Bengali communities in West Bengal and around the world.Celebrated on the 25th day of the Bengali month of Boishakh, the occasion marks the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, whose contributions as a poet, novelist, playwright, lyricist and philosopher left an indelible mark on Bengali literature and culture. Widely celebrated throughout West Bengal, the day is marked by cultural programs, recitations and tributes honoring Tagore’s enduring legacy and impact on generations.The Prime Minister’s tribute comes on a politically important day for the state, as the BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal after securing a decisive victory in the 2026 assembly elections. Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as chief minister on Saturday after the party won 207 seats, ending All India Trinamool Congress’s 15-year rule in the state.Before the swearing-in ceremony, several senior BJP leaders including Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan along with Himanta Biswa Sarma and Manik Saha reached Kolkata.Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday declared Adhikari the leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, following which he met Governor RN Ravi to stake claim to form the government.