Kolkata, Oct. 8 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she would travel to Delhi after being urged by INDIA Alliance leaders to participate in the ongoing movement.

Speaking about her Delhi visit, Banerjee said she had initially planned to send Abhishek instead but later agreed to attend after her name was included in the list of INDIA Alliance leaders seeking an appointment with the President.

"I was asked to go, so I am going. A request for an appointment with the President has been made for the 8th or 9th on behalf of the leaders of the INDIA Alliance; my name has been included in that list," Banerjee said.

She said that given the ongoing movement, it would not be appropriate for her to stay away, partic...