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Who is Makhanlal Sarkar? 98-year-old BJP worker whose feet PM Modi touched during West Bengal CM swearing-in
May 9, 2026
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Ahead of the swearing in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as the BJP’s first ever Chief Minister of West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday felicitated veteran BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar and sought his blessings. The grand gesture caught everyone's eye as the Prime Minister touched his feet, offered him a shawl and was seen having a heartful chat on the stage.
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