West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee receiving a memento from Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Naveen Niwas in Bhubaneswar on March 23, 2023.
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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee on Thursday resolved to make the federal structure of the nation “robust and permanent”.
The two chief ministers held a gathering on the conclusion of Ms. Banerjee’s three-day go to to Odisha. Addressing reporters on the finish of the assembly at Naveen Niwas — Mr. Patnaik’s residence — with Ms. Banerjee beside him, the Odisha CM mentioned, “We resolved to make the federal structure of the nation permanent and robust. There was no different political dialogue.” Ms. Banerjee seconded Mr. Patnaik and mentioned, “I strongly assist what Naveen ji mentioned and I recognize this.” However, each leaders skipped questions on the chances of a 3rd entrance or a regional alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
“It was a courtesy assembly. There was no in-depth dialogue about severe political issues. We share a really outdated friendship,” Mr. Patnaik mentioned.
Earlier, Ms. Banerjee reached Mr. Patnaik’s residence, the place the Odisha chief minister welcomed her by presenting Sri Angavastra of Lord Jagannath. He additionally introduced a duplicate of the three chariots to the Trinamool Congress supremo.
He additionally introduced her filigree work and a few sweets.
Ms. Banerjee gifted a scarf to Mr. Patnaik.
