Posted 1/5/2024, 7:42:45 AM
Dhankhar Wishes TMC MP Banerjee Happy Birthday Despite Recent Mockery Controversy; Banerjee Stresses Moving Forward
- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar wished TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee on his 67th birthday, days after Banerjee mocked Dhankhar in Parliament
- Banerjee praised Dhankhar's "great gesture" of wishing him despite the prior mimicry controversy
- Banerjee stressed the importance of moving forward and leaving behind past misunderstandings
- Controversy erupted when Banerjee mimicked Dhankhar during an opposition protest, drawing condemnation from BJP
- Dhankhar said he would not tolerate disrespect to Parliament or the VP; Banerjee said mimicry is a form of expression and dissent is a right