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Business To Business, Kolkata, 9th May, 2026: Ahalya Kirtania broke down on Saturday while recalling the years of financial hardship faced by her family and the struggle-filled journey of her son, Ashok Kirtania, to public life.
Speaking to reporters after the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bharatiya Janata Party government in West Bengal, an emotional Ahalya Kirtania said the family had endured severe economic difficulties for many years.
“We ran the household through immense hardship. I am very happy today. I pray that he serves the people and the country sincerely,” she said.