Kolkata, August 1 (IANS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated East Bengal and wished the club would bring more laurels to the country as it marked a century of its existence in the football arena on Thursday.
"East Bengal Club turns 100 and touches a new milestone. Journeying through long, long years ever since July 1920, the East Bengal Club is now celebrating its centenary.
"The red and gold colour of East Bengal has been a passion among millions of followers over generations and has been a pride of Bengal and the entire country.
"Legendary personalities and outstanding footballers have been associated with the club over these long years and have contributed remarkably to winning innumerable trophies and laurels for the club and great honour for the football-loving community... May East Bengal Club continue its glorious journey ahead and bring more and more honours for our entire country," Banerjee said in a Facebook post.
A galaxy of stars are set to attend a gala function at the Netaji Indoor Stadium complex as East Bengal plan to kickstart their centenary programme in a grand fashion.
