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Abhishek Banerjee Endorses Sundarbans Same‑Sex Union at TMC Felicitation

The public embrace signals TMC’s inclusive positioning despite the union’s lack of legal recognition in India.

Abhishek Banerjee spoke to the gathering over phone and congratulated the couple.
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Overview

  • On November 10, TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee phoned into a party event to congratulate Riya Sardar and Rakhi Naskar on their social marriage in Kultali.
  • TMC leaders, including MP Bapi Halder, organised the felicitation after the couple’s November 4 temple ceremony drew wide local support in the Sundarbans.
  • The party announced ₹25 lakh for village development as a gesture of appreciation for the community’s acceptance, according to an official statement.
  • Banerjee used the moment to contrast TMC’s stance with the BJP’s opposition to same‑sex unions, with party insiders describing the intervention as deliberate and strategic.
  • The ceremony carries no legal status, reflecting India’s current framework after the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling that left any recognition of same‑sex marriage to Parliament.