As was initially planned, LED display boards of the CMC had begun running messages welcoming Banerjee to the city since Saturday. A change in plan was initiated and a picture of Mamata alongside Abhijit was broached to be included in the design. It is like the chief minister welcoming the Nobel laureate with folded hands,” said an official of the CMC. One of the old billboards Picture by Bishwarup DuttaThe civic authorities were pressed for time on Monday afternoon, when the final approval came. By Tuesday afternoon, the city has to be covered with the billboards welcoming Abhijit.

Source: The Telegraph October 21, 2019 20:26 UTC