West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee doesn¡¯t just run the state, she literally runs in foreign lands, and she does it in style! London¡¯s Hyde Park witnessed an unexpected morning spectacle as the feisty CM took over the scenic jogging tracks, draped in a pristine white saree with a green border, paired with her iconic white slippers.
?Oh, and did we mention the black cardigan and shawl she threw on to battle the chilly London breeze? Talk about making a political statement with fashion and fitness!
The internet woke up to a flurry of images and videos shared by TMC¡¯s Kunal Ghosh, capturing Banerjee power-walking, ¡°back-walking¡± (because why not?), and even clapping, seemingly to hype herself up. One of the posts even clarified that this was not just a casual stroll but a proper ¡°warm-up.¡± If that¡¯s not the ultimate politician-meets-athlete energy, we don¡¯t know what is!
But here¡¯s the kicker, this is not the first time Banerjee has taken her jogs global. In 2023, while on an official visit to Spain, she was spotted having an equally ¡°refreshing morning¡± in Madrid, again jogging in a saree and slippers. At this point, it's safe to say she¡¯s got an international running tour going on, and we¡¯re all just spectators.
Her London visit is all about strengthening ties between Bengal and Britain, but before diving into the official engagements, she took a moment to soak in the city¡¯s timeless charm. According to her, the deep-rooted history, culture, and commerce between the two regions make this visit significant. But let¡¯s be real, what really caught everyone¡¯s attention was how she made Hyde Park her personal running track while dressed like she was ready for a diplomatic meeting.
While most politicians would be seen in power suits or athleisure for such an activity, Mamata Banerjee¡¯s choice of attire sent out a whole different vibe. She¡¯s proving, yet again, that Bengal¡¯s leader doesn¡¯t follow the rulebook, she writes her own, one slippered step at a time!