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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited Furfura Sharif in Jangipara, Hooghly, after nine years, meeting Pirzada Toha Siddiqui to discuss the shrine’s development, infrastructure, and welfare projects for the surrounding region. She assured government support for improving facilities at the religious site, which holds historical and cultural significance for Bengali Muslims. Banerjee also attended an Iftar gathering during her visit, engaging with community members. Her visit comes ahead of elections, drawing reactions from opposition parties.