West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata and said the meeting was less about politics and that they had engaged in a chat.
The leaders met amidst the heightened political tension in the State over the Sandeshkhali unrest. Speaking to media persons outside Raj Bhavan, the Chief Minister said, “It was a courtesy call. Since I could not go to RCGC (Royal Calcutta Golf Club to receive the Prime Minister), I came here.” She also added that since elections have not been announced, she can call on the Prime Minister.
The last time Ms. Banerjee met Mr. Modi was in December 2023, when she and MPs of her party visited Delhi and raised the issue of pending dues to the State. She mentioned that she raised the issue during Friday’s meeting too but did not divulge any more details.
