PM speaks to Mamata to enquire about her injured nephew

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee to enquire about the health of her nephew

New Delhi, Oct 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee to enquire about the health of her nephew and party MP Abhishek Banerjee who was injured in a car mishap.

"PM @narendramodi spoke to WB CM @MamataOfficial Ji & enquired about the health of MP @abhishekaitc, who was injured in an accident," the PMO tweeted.

"The Prime Minister wishes MP @abhishekaitc a speedy recovery," it added. Earlier today, Abhishek Banerjee was injured when his vehicle met with an accident on NH-2 near Singur while he was returning here from Murshidabad in West Bengal.

Ten policemen of the 28-year-old MP's convoy were also injured. He was stated to be stable.

PTI