Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to icons of Bengal as he addressed Durga Puja pandals as the five-day celebrations began in the state. "Whenever the need was felt in India's history, Bengal has always led the way for India and shown the path. There have been many renowned people who have come from Bengal and have contributed immensely in guiding the nation is the right direction," PM Modi said as he opened celebrations at a Puja in Salt Lake via video link.