Basu turns 88

KOLKATA, JULY 8. The young and the old greeted the former West Bengal Chief Minister and senior Marxist leader Mr. Jyoti Basu, who celebrated his 88th birthday today.

Mr. Basu, who stepped down as Chief Minister in November last year after heading the State for 24 years, cheerfully accepted the birthday wishes at his residence, Indira Bhawan.

A band ofschoolchildren carrying pictures of the CPI(M) politburo member arrived in large numbers and presented flowers and garlands. In turn, Mr. Basu seemed to have cast aside his normal taciturn self as he patted the children in affection. He was also seen asking his aides to ensure that several old men who came to greet him did not face any problem. A delegation of sisters from the Missionaries of Charity and the small inmates from Mother Teresa's homes also called on Mr. Basu.

- PTI

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