Bengal CM meets Modi, seeks Centre's support for state's development

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, receiving assurance of support for the state's development and reiterating the Centre's commitment to its progress.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and said he was assured of every support for the development of the state.

Adhikari, sharing the details in a social media post, described the interaction as his first official meeting with the prime minister after assuming office as the chief minister of the eastern state.

''Honoured and privileged to have met our respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji in New Delhi today,'' Adhikari wrote on X.

''This marks my first official meeting with Hon'ble PM since assuming the responsibility of serving the people of West Bengal as the Chief Minister,'' he said.

Adhikari said he thanked Modi for his ''warm wishes'' and for the Centre's continued commitment towards the progress of West Bengal.

''During our fruitful discussion, Hon'ble Prime Minister reemphasised his vision of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' and reiterated that the development of West Bengal remains a top priority for the central government,'' he said in the post.

The CM further claimed that the prime minister assured him of ''all possible help, guidance and central support'' to place the state on the path of ''economic growth, industrial revival and youth empowerment''.

''I am incredibly thankful to him for assuring me of all possible help, guidance, and central support to rescue West Bengal from years of stagnation and place it firmly on the fast track of economic growth, industrial revival and youth empowerment,'' he added.

Adhikari also expressed confidence about ushering in ''a new era of double-engine growth, transparent governance and holistic development'' in the state with support from the Centre.