Mamata writes to students, wishes them on the new year

 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote individual letters to around 1.5 crore students in state-run schools as well as mrasas wishing m "a very Happy New Year".

letters were sent in chief minister's official letterhe and signed by Banerjee herself.

y were sent individually to students of all state-run schools primary, secondary and higher secondary as well as mrasas, Sishu Shiksha Kendras and Mhyamik Shiksha Kendras.

dressing students as "dear", Banerjee's letter res "At onset of New Year, I convey my good wishes to you. You are future of our country, artisan, who will build society. Be good and study hard to be a successful human being. My wishes are all with you".

letter also wished ir parents and teachers.

A similar letter written by Banerjee was sent to each student last year.

"It's great for a student to start a New Year and a new session with a personalised letter from chief minister. It will definitely inspire m to work hard," Kartik Manna, chairman Sarva Shiksha Mission said.