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'We will welcome you with flowers': Bengal BJP chief's sarcastic invite to Abhishek Banerjee for Falta repoll

Times of India · May 17, 2026, 4:02 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya sarcastically invited TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee to campaign in Falta ahead of the May 21 repoll, claiming the TMC has been 'sent into exile' by the state's people. Bhattacharya alleged the TMC leadership has disappeared following electoral setbacks and exp

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'We will welcome you with flowers': Bengal BJP chief's sarcastic invite to Abhishek Banerjee for Falta repoll

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