Pledge for National Unity and Integrity Even after 40 years of Independence our cherished goal of a society free from poverty and exploitation remains unfulfilled. Unity, equality and fraternity among different groups of people are yet to be achieved. The result is frenzy of disharmony—racial, lingual and religious at various places and violent secessionist forces endangering integrity of our country. The grave situation is further exploited by the anti-people imperialist powers. Only unified struggle of the working class can fight out poverty and exploitation. Disunity, divisiveness and secessionism based on race, religion and language are thwarting our efforts towards the prime objective. On this Independence Day let us re-affirm our pledge to preserve national unity, integrity and communal harmony. GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL