The organisers say the effort aims to highlight Bengal’s spiritual heritage and build social harmony through shared recitation. Paul said, "The Gita is not for Hindus alone, it is for all 140 crore people of India."

In his address, Kartik Maharaj noted the current social mood. "In a climate of division, spiritual practice can restore calm and direction," he said, adding that thousands from across the state had pledged participation.

To manage the turnout, organisers have arranged extensive crowd regulation, stepped-up security, and emergency medical services. Three large stages have been built across the expanse of Brigade, and security presence has increased across central Kolkata.

Swami Gyananandaji Maharaj of the Geeta Manishi Mahamandal is leading the spiritual component of the gathering, while yoga guru Baba Ramdev and several noted monks have been invited.

Exactly two years ago, a ‘one lakh voices’ Gita chanting event ahead of the Lok Sabha elections sparked a political confrontation, with the ruling TMC accusing the BJP of using religion as a tool for polarisation.