West Bengal CM meets PM Modi in New Delhi, seeks Centre’s backing for welfare, development push

May 22, 2026 8:00 PM

West Bengal CM meets PM Modi in New Delhi, seeks Centre’s backing for welfare, development push

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first visit to Delhi after taking office earlier this month. He said the Centre had assured full support for the BJP-led government’s development and welfare agenda in the state. In a post on X after the meeting, Adhikari said PM Modi reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to West Bengal’s progress and reiterated the vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas”. “This marks my first official meeti...

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

January 5, 2026 12:29 PM

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Birthday wishes to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Didi. I pray for her good health and long life.” As per official records, Banerjee was born on January 5, 1955, and she turned 71 on Monday. Banerjee became the first woman to serve as Chief Minister of West Bengal in 2011, ending the 34-year-long L...