PM Modi congratulates Didi: Mamata Banerjee replies ‘Thank you’ and ‘ hope together we can set a new benchmark for Centre-State relations’

New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s congratulatory Tweet as she took oath as CM of Bengal for the third term.

She has emerged as one of the most prominent political figures in the country, overcoming the massive political onslaught by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

CM Mamata replied on PM Modi’s Tweet, she wrote, “Thank you Narendra Modi ji for your wishes.

I look forward to the Centre’s sustained support keeping the best interest of WB in mind.

I extend my full cooperation & hope together we can fight this pandemic amid other challenges & set a new benchmark for Centre-State relations.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on taking oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for the third consecutive term.

“Congratulations to Mamata Didi on taking oath as West Bengal’s Chief Minister,” said Prime Minister Modi in a tweet. Earlier in the day, Mamata was administered the oath of office by West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Thank you @narendramodi ji for your wishes.

I look forward to the Centre’s sustained support keeping the best interest of WB in mind.

I extend my full cooperation & hope together we can fight this pandemic amid other challenges & set a new benchmark for Centre-State relations. https://t.co/DORcTPb2UG

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 5, 2021

Here is what she has responded to other leaders:

Thank you @ashokgehlot51 ji for your warm wishes.

It was a battle to wrest our democracy from the clutches of oppression and hatred. It was a battle for the rights of my people. And this is yet another victory for Maa, Mati, Manush! https://t.co/pW3jLjeCOs

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 5, 2021

Bengal has voted this time to save India.

I thank @laluprasadrjd ji on behalf of the people of Bengal for his best wishes.

Praying for your good health too. https://t.co/nUpwUx83bT

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 5, 2021

Thank you @mkstalin ji for your warm wishes.

I convey my heartfelt congratulations on your victory too. I am sure Tamil Nadu will prosper and scale new heights under your decisive leadership. https://t.co/78aY2p5Bdt

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 5, 2021

Thank you @OmarAbdullah ji for your kind wishes.

People of Bengal have shown the door to divisive politics in these elections. Peace and progress will continue to prosper here. https://t.co/tSkQ3Ld6SZ

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 5, 2021

Thank you @RahulGandhi ji for your warm wishes.

People of Bengal have paved the way for the rest of the country. BJP’s politics of hatred shall be booted out of India very soon. https://t.co/vUc1lL3yCW

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 5, 2021

People of Bengal have voted for development and rejected the politics of divisiveness.

On behalf of my people, dedicated party workers, I convey my regards to @yadavakhilesh for his warm wishes. https://t.co/am5f6UzvgW

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 5, 2021

Thank you @bhupeshbaghel ji for your warm wishes.

This is the triumph of truth over propaganda, development over divisiveness. https://t.co/uMuaGxg23n

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 5, 2021

On behalf of the people of Bengal, I convey my gratitude to @HemantSorenJMM. https://t.co/5FMxBEMrkG

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 5, 2021

Thank you @Naveen_Odisha ji for this warm gesture.

I will give it my best to live up to the faith that the people of Bengal have reposed in me to continue the development of Bengal at a much rapid pace. https://t.co/9GXdbujO2A

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 5, 2021