Siliguri, May 9 -- Family members of veteran BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar on Saturday expressed "immense joy" after Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured him and said the recognition was a tribute to his decades of dedication and sacrifices for the party.

Daughter-in-Law of Makhanlal Sarkar, Minu Sarkar, told ANI, "... It's a historic day. After years of my father's dedication to the party, the Prime Minister has honoured him. No words can describe it. It is a day of immense joy. My father gave decades of service, and I witnessed his sacrifices. To see the Prime Minister

Elder son Manik Sarkar recalled that said his father was once arrested for "singing the national anthem" when RSS was banned.

"... It feels great. I am proud that my fa...