(L to R) CPI (M) South Kolkata candidate Saira Shah Halim, veteran cardiologist and surgeon Dr Kunal Sarkar, professor of political science and political analyst Zaad Mahmood, TNIE Group Editor Santwana Bhattacharya and Deputy Editor, Indulge, Sharmistha Ghosal
The event saw the first session headlined by MP and state BJP president, Dr Sukanta Majumdar, in conversation with TNIE Group Editor Santwana Bhattacharya, as they discussed if Bengal was ready for a change.
The second session, which followed a sumptuous lunch, saw veteran cardiologist and surgeon Dr Kunal Sarkar; professor of political science and political analyst Zaad Mahmood; and Saira Shah Halim, CPI (M) South Kolkata candidate for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, in an interesting discussion on The Bengal Narrative 2024.
The event, held at Kenilworth Hotel, was joined by political enthusiasts, analysts, and other guests who thoroughly enjoyed the brainstorming session ahead of the elections. The panelists in the second session were felicitated by Siddharth Sonthalia, MD ENPL, whereas CEO of TNIE, Lakshmi Menon felicitated Dr Sukanta Majumdar. A few glimpses from the do.