PM Modi Wishes Mamata on Birthday Amidst Political Tensions

• PM Modi extended birthday wishes to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on January 5, praying for her good health and long life via X.
• Mamata Banerjee, born January 5, 1955, is a three-time CM and the first woman CM of West Bengal, with a notable political career.
• The wishes come despite ongoing political differences and mutual criticism between the two leaders, especially with elections approaching.
• PM Modi has criticized TMC's governance, while Mamata Banerjee has accused BJP of harassing Bengali migrant workers.
• Key contentious issues include the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.

Why It Matters: PM Modi's birthday wishes to Mamata Banerjee highlight political civility amidst deep rivalries.