Interacting with the media, Trinamool MP Derek O’Brien said that Mamata Banerjee is apt for the post and the party will grow stronger under her guidance.
Kolkata| In a move, that could mean a fresh headache for the BJP, Trinamool Congress has elected Bengal Chief Minister and party President Mamata Banerjee as the President of the Parliamentary Board. The party’s Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien informed the media on Friday. Mamata Banerjee will arrive in Delhi on July 25. The decision has already led to speculations of the fiery parliamentary sessions in the days to come.
Interacting with the media, Trinamool MP Derek O’Brien said that Mamata Banerjee is apt for the post and the party will grow stronger under her guidance. “Didi has been a 7-time MP. She has a vision. In such a situation the party will be strong under her leadership,” he said.
Mamata Banerjee will meet Modi on July 25
Mamta Banerjee will be in Delhi for 2 to 3 days from July 25. She is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during her visit. Speaking to media in Kolkata, she said, “Time has come to visit Delhi. I will be in the national capital for 2-3 days. If I get time from the President, I will also meet him.”
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We are elated to share that our #LokSabha & #RajyaSabha MPs have unanimously resolved to elect Smt. @MamataOfficial as the Chairperson of the All India Trinamool Congress Parliamentary Party.
— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) July 23, 2021
This will be the first time after bitterly fought West Bengal elections earlier this year that, Mamata Banerjee and PM Modi will come face-to-face. This meeting also comes at a time when the TMC has sharpened its attack on the central government on issues like Pegasus espionage controversy and raid on media houses.
Mamata To Meet Opposition Party Leaders
During her stay in Delhi, Mamata will also try to bring the opposition on one platform against the policies of the central government. Reportedly, she can also meet senior leaders of opposition parties including Sonia Gandhi. Mamata Banerjee may also visit the Parliament House, where she will meet several leaders.
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