Kolkata, Oct. 22 -- Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed relief that President Droupadi Murmu narrowly escaped a major accident during her visit to Kerala. Banerjee prayed for her long and healthy life.
"Thank God that our President Droupadi Murmu ji could avert a major accident today morning during her visit to Kerala. Pray for her long and healthy life," Banerjee posted on her X handle .
Banerjee's post came amidst messages of concern and good wishes from across the political fraternity for the President's safety and well-being.
The wheels of the helicopter that carried President Droupadi Murmu for her Sabarimala visit got stuck in a depression in the newly concreted helipad at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium at Pramadam when it landed on Wednesday morning.
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