West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sustained a significant injury in an unfortunate accident, as announced by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday.
Injury Details and Hospitalization
Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, endured a major injury resulting from an accident, as confirmed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC). She has been promptly transported to the state-operated SSKM Hospital situated in Kolkata.
Accident Circumstances
A hospital official revealed that the 69-year-old political leader slipped and collided with a piece of furniture within her residence, shortly after concluding an event in South Kolkata’s Ballygunge area.
Social Media Announcement
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to disseminate images of Mamata Banerjee, showing visible bleeding on her forehead. Accompanying the images was a plea for prayers, stating, “Our chairperson @MamataOfficial sustained a major injury. Please keep her in your prayers.
I pray for a quick recovery and the best health for Mamata Didi. @MamataOfficial
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 14, 2024
Messages of Support
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes for Mamata Banerjee’s swift recovery on Thursday night. “I pray for a quick recovery and the best health for Mamata Didi,” he expressed on X.
Additionally, State BJP President Sukanta Majumdar conveyed hopes for the chief minister’s speedy recuperation. “We wish for the speedy recovery of the chief minister…We pray to God that she recovers soon and returns to her normal health,” remarked the BJP leader in a statement to ANI.
Widespread Support
Numerous other political leaders also conveyed their wishes for Mamata Banerjee’s prompt recovery on the social media platform X.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti expressed her concern, stating, “Distressed to see pictures of an injured Mamata Banerjee after sustaining serious injuries today. Prayers for her swift recovery.”
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin shared his sentiments, “Shocked and deeply concerned about the road accident involving Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal @MamataOfficial didi. My thoughts are with her during this difficult time, and I’m wishing her a speedy recovery.”
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also expressed his concern on X, “Deeply concerned to know that West Bengal Chief Minister @MamataOfficial suffered injury after meeting with an accident. Praying for her speedy recovery.”
