Modi Honors 97-Year-Old Makhanlal Sarkar at West Bengal Swearing-In Ceremony
At Bengal swearing-in, Modi honours 97-year-old Makhanlal Sarkar
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During the swearing-in of Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored 97-year-old Makhanlal Sarkar, a close associate of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. Modi praised Sarkar's dedication to the party and his contributions to the nationalist movement.
- 01Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored 97-year-old Makhanlal Sarkar during the swearing-in of Suvendu Adhikari.
- 02Sarkar is recognized for his close association with Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and his contributions to the BJP.
- 03Modi shared personal anecdotes about Sarkar's dedication and sacrifices for the party.
- 04The swearing-in ceremony took place at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, attended by thousands of supporters.
- 05The event featured traditional performances and a celebratory atmosphere.
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At the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as the first Chief Minister of West Bengal from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to 97-year-old Makhanlal Sarkar, a significant figure in the party's history. Modi embraced Sarkar on stage and expressed gratitude for his lifelong dedication to the party and his association with Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, a key nationalist leader. Sarkar, who was arrested for singing nationalist songs during the Congress regime, has been instrumental in expanding the BJP's base in West Bengal. Modi emphasized the importance of remembering Mukherjee's contributions as the BJP takes its first steps in the state government. The ceremony, held at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, was marked by a festive atmosphere with traditional performances and enthusiastic supporters cheering for Modi and the new Chief Minister.
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