Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya announced plans to install a statue of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, composer of 'Vande Mataram,' in Prayagraj. The statue aims to serve as a cultural landmark, reflecting the city's literary traditions. The announcement was made at an event hosted by the Bang Samaj, which also discussed initiatives to improve air and water transport connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Kolkata.