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PM Narendra Modi touched the feet of 97-year-old Makhanlal Sarkar at Bengal’s historic oath ceremony.
PM Modi’s Emotional Gesture In Bengal
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Makhanlal Sarkar is a veteran BJP leader from Siliguri and one of the party’s oldest grassroots workers.
Who Is Makhanlal Sarkar?
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During the swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata, PM Modi hugged Sarkar and touched his feet as a mark of respect.
A Historic Moment
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His Link To Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Makhanlal Sarkar was an aide of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and accompanied him during his Kashmir journey.
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Part Of BJP’s Early Journey
He served as the first BJP district president of Siliguri organisational district.
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The Patriotic Song Story
Sarkar was once arrested for singing a patriotic song during Congress rule but refused to apologise.
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The Courtroom Twist
According to BJP leaders, Sarkar sang the same song in court after the judge asked him to repeat it.
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Bengal’s Big Political Shift
The moment came during Suvendu Adhikari’s oath ceremony as Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister.
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Why The Video Went Viral
Social media praised PM Modi’s gesture toward the veteran leader, calling it a moment of humility and respect
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