West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Congratulates Atal Behari Vajpayee
27 March, Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed happiness over former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee being conferred Bharat Ratna.
In a tweet, she described him as a truly great statesman, who richly deserves this honour.
The Chief Minister said she is happy that Vajpayye is being conferred Bharat Ratna today afternoon. Ms Banerjee had served as a Minister in the Vajpayee government.