India, Feb. 13 -- Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of the Indian state of West Bengal, sent out greetings to Tarique Rahman, who is set to become the prime minister of Bangladesh after a massive win in the elections on Friday.

Calling Tarique Rahman "bhai" or brother, she posted a message in Bangla as well as English, "My hearty congratulations, shubhonandan, to all my brothers and sisters, all the people, in Bangladesh. My advance Ramazan mubarak to all of them," sending out wishes also for the Muslim holy month that starts soon.

She added, "For this great victory, my congratulations to my Tarique-Bhai, his party, and all the parties. Pray, you all be well and happy. Wish that our relations with Bangladesh be always cordial."

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