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PM Modi touches feet of 98 year old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar in Kolkata moment
Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
His decades long role is why Modi singled him out
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sparked a wave of curiosity in Kolkata when he touched the feet of veteran BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar, 98, and embraced him on stage during the swearing-in of West Bengal’s new BJP government. The gesture before the event began has left many asking who Sarkar is and what long standing contribution earned such personal recognition.
- Modi honored 98 year old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar on stage
- The gesture included touching Sarkar’s feet and a warm hug
- The moment occurred before West Bengal oath ceremony began
- Public curiosity grows around Sarkar’s role in the BJP
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