Leander Paes, a well-known tennis player, joined the Trinamool Congress on Friday in the presence of party supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of the state assembly elections in Goa next year. “It gives us great pleasure to announce that Shri @Leander has joined us today in the presence of our Hon’ble Chairperson @MamataOfficial!” In a tweet, the TMC stated, “Together, we will ensure that every single individual in this country witnesses the Dawn of Democracy that we have been yearning for since 2014.”
We are ecstatic to announce that Shri @Leander has joined us in the presence of our Hon’ble Chairperson @MamataOfficial today! We will work together to guarantee that everyone in this country witnesses the dawn of democracy we have longed for since 2014!
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Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is presently on a two-day visit to the poll-bound coastal state, where she is anticipated to talk with various individuals about expanding her party’s influence in the state. She has already said that her party will run for all seats in the forthcoming assembly elections, demonstrating her national ambitions.
An ecstatic Banerjee claimed Paes was like her younger brother as she welcomed the tennis star to her reception. “I’m overjoyed,” she said. “Many thanks, Leander. “Thank you very much for joining us,” she added as she handed him a celebration flag. Following the occasion, the two leaders spoke to the media.
Paes congratulated Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the news conference, recalling how Banerjee was “encouraging and supportive” when she was sports minister. “I am really happy for this chance from Didi,” he remarked when asked about his aspirations for the state.
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Tennis was the vehicle I picked to represent our people for the past 30 years. The car has altered now that I’ve retired from tennis. He also praised Banerjee, describing her as a “genuine advocate.” In the presence of the party chairman, Bollywood actress Nafisa Ali and Mrinalini Deshprabhu also joined the TMC earlier in the day.
