Kolkata: Along with the Independence Day of the Nation, today is also the day of establishment of the oldest club of the country Mohun Bagan. Founded way before the country got its Independence; the club was established on 15th August 1889.
Though the Mohun Bagan day is celebrated on 29th July every year, but today is the day in which the Kolkata giants were founded. However the club celebrates 29th July with extreme grandeur as both days cannot be celebrated together.
So the question arises as to why this day is being remembered as the club itself doesn’t celebrate its foundation day on this day? The reason being PAN card, which has been acknowledged by the club and would be circulated by the club.
To apply for a PAN card one has to get the official declaration from the Government and thus it can be said that after these many years the club got it’s recognition from the Government.
Due to the acknowledgement of this PAN card the importance of this auspicious day came to light.
Yesterday Mohun Bagan started their CFL campaign on a high note as they defeated Southern Samity 3-0 in club ground.