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Politics
PM Modi Receives Blessings from Veteran West Bengal BJP Worker at Adhikari Swearing-In
✍️ DD News
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 06:35 PM
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During the swearing‑in ceremony of new West Bengal minister Adhikari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a blessing from Makhanlal Sarkar, the oldest active BJP worker in the state.
At the ceremony where West Bengal’s new minister Adhikari was sworn in, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paused to receive a blessing from Makhanlal Sarkar, a veteran BJP worker who has been active in the party for decades.
Sarkar, who is recognised as the oldest active member of the BJP in West Bengal, approached the Prime Minister and offered his blessings, a gesture that was captured by media covering the event.
The swearing‑in took place in a formal setting with state officials and party leaders in attendance. Modi’s brief interaction with Sarkar highlighted the party’s emphasis on honoring long‑standing grassroots workers.
No official statement was issued regarding the blessing, but the moment was widely shared on social media, underscoring the symbolic connection between the central leadership and regional party cadres.
Sarkar, who is recognised as the oldest active member of the BJP in West Bengal, approached the Prime Minister and offered his blessings, a gesture that was captured by media covering the event.
The swearing‑in took place in a formal setting with state officials and party leaders in attendance. Modi’s brief interaction with Sarkar highlighted the party’s emphasis on honoring long‑standing grassroots workers.
No official statement was issued regarding the blessing, but the moment was widely shared on social media, underscoring the symbolic connection between the central leadership and regional party cadres.