New Delhi [India], May 22 : West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari called on Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Friday.
He also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed gratitude for his warm wishes and "unwavering commitment to the progress" of West Bengal.
"Honoured and privileged to have met our respected Prime Minister; Shri @narendramodi Ji, in New Delhi today. 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," Adhikari said in a post on X.
"I extend my deepest gratitude to Hon'ble PM for his warm wishes and above all, for his unwavering commitment to the progress of our State. During our fruitful discussion, Hon'ble Prime Minister reemphasized his vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and reiterated that the development of West Bengal remains a top priority for the Central Government," he added.
Adhikari said the new government in Bengal will usher in double-engine growth with help from the Centre.
"I am incredibly thankful to him for assuring 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 said.
"With the blessings of the Centre and the trust of the People, we are ready to usher in a new era of double-engine growth, transparent governance, and holistic development for West Bengal," he added.