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Mamata seeks PM's apology over 'Bankim Da' reference

In a passionate address, West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lambasted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what she deemed a significant slight to the revered Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the mind behind 'Vande Mataram.' Banerjee expressed deep concern, asserting that the Prime Minister's informal reference to Chattopadhyay as 'Bankim da' trivialized his monumental contributions.

9 Dec 2025 11:38 pm