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Harbhajan Singh presents signed Team India jersey to Suvendu Adhikari

The former cricketer met the West Bengal chief minister in Kolkata during Dhanteras and pre-Kali Puja celebrations.

Former cricketer and Member of Parliament Harbhajan Singh met West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata on November 7. The meeting took place during Dhanteras and pre-Kali Puja festivities, according to ANI.

During the interaction, Singh presented Adhikari with an autographed Team India jersey as a Diwali gift. Adhikari expressed his gratitude for the gesture in a post on X, stating that the moment reflected the unifying power of sports.

Adhikari said he was deeply touched by the gesture and accepted the memento on behalf of the sports-loving people of West Bengal. He also extended wishes for a Happy Kali Puja and a bright Deepavali.

The meeting occurred as the festive season began in Kolkata. On November 6, Dhanteras saw healthy interest from customers in gold coins, bullion, and silver coins, according to ANI.

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