“The success of Mamatadevi and her associates is historic. It redeems political choice from habit, and political expression from fear. I give to her and her coalition colleagues my sincerest congratulations. And my very best wishes for an outstanding tenure in the devoted and unvengeful service of the people of the state ….”
[from The Telegraph; to read the complete message see page 2 of The Telegraph dated 14 May, 2011]