In Siliguri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored veteran BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar, prompting his family to express immense joy. His elder son Manik Sarkar recalled that decades ago his father was arrested for “singing the national anthem” during a time when the RSS was banned. Modi’s gesture included touching Sarkar’s feet, calling it recognition of long years of service and sacrifice.
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