The brother of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee welcomed the BJP leader during a visit to his Kali Puja club.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the Kali Puja organised by Swapan (Babun) Banerjee on Tuesday in Kolkata. Babun Banerjee, the brother of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, welcomed the leader and expressed his support for him, according to reports by Hindustan Times, ANI and The Times of India.
Babun Banerjee said he wanted to see Adhikari continue as Chief Minister, noting that the Chief Minister's work over the last six months had strengthened his support. He stated that he has been with Adhikari for many years and would remain with him for a lifetime.
During the visit to the Kalighat Shivashakti Sangha club, Babun Banerjee greeted Adhikari with flowers and touched his feet to seek blessings. He recalled that the Chief Minister had previously attended his Jagaddhatri Puja and a blood donation camp.
Adhikari, who is the local MLA, said he visited because he was invited by Babun Banerjee. The Chief Minister also walked along Harish Chatterjee Street, passing the residence of Mamata Banerjee, to greet people.
The Times of India reported that Babun Banerjee has had a public fallout with Mamata Banerjee since March 2024. He stated that if the Chief Minister asks him to join his party, he will do so.
