Mamata Banerjee Injured In Car Accident On Way To Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suffered a minor injury today, after her car had to suddenly halt to avoid a collision with another vehicle. The accident happened while she was on her way back from Bardhaman to Kolkata. She had to return by car after her chopper could not take off due to bad weather.

"While we were on our way, a vehicle came from the other side and was about to dash into my car; I wouldn't have survived if my driver had not pressed the brakes. Due to sudden braking, I hit the dashboard and got a little injured. I am safe because of blessings of people," Mamata Banerjee told reporters outside the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

Ms Banerjee, who was seated in front beside the driver, was injured after her head hit the dashboard.

The Chief Minister was in Purba Bardhaman - 102 km from Kolkata - to chair an administrative review meeting.

The Congress party - that has just been snubbed by Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress over alliance in Bengal - has wished her a "speedy recovery".

"We have just heard of the injury suffered by Mamata Banerjee-ji in a car accident. We wish her a full and speedy recovery," senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh posted on X.

He also posted an update on the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra that will enter Bengal tomorrow.

"The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is looking forward to entering West Bengal tomorrow late morning. January 26 and 27th being break days, the Yatra will resume on the 28th," he added.

Earlier in the day, she slammed Rahul Gandhi for not informing her about the Yatra entering Bengal: "They are coming to my state... but did not have courtesy to inform me, even though I am part of the INDIA bloc."