Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was injured in an emergency landing of her helicopter on late Tuesday night.
The helicopter was on its way to Kolkata from Nandigram, where Banerjee had been campaigning for the upcoming assembly elections. The weather was bad, and the helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing at the Sevoke Road Army Aviation Base.
Banerjee sustained injuries to her leg and waist in the landing. She was taken to the Army Hospital in Sevoke, where she was treated for her injuries. She was later discharged from the hospital and is now resting at her home in Kolkata.
The Chief Minister’s Office has said that Banerjee’s injuries are not serious. She is expected to make a full recovery.
The emergency landing has caused some concern about the safety of Banerjee’s campaign flights. However, the Chief Minister’s Office has said that all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure her safety in the future.
Banerjee is a popular and charismatic leader, and her injuries have caused concern among her supporters. However, she is a tough politician, and she is expected to make a full recovery and continue her campaign for the upcoming elections.
In a statement, Banerjee said that she was “fine” and that she would continue her campaign. She also thanked the people of West Bengal for their support.
The emergency landing is a reminder of the risks that politicians face when they are campaigning in remote areas. However, it is also a testament to Banerjee’s determination to serve the people of West Bengal.