Consider this.
Banerjee is now reading out her speeches.
She took a measured view on an issue of as much national significance as the scrapping of Article 370, instead of shooting off her mouth.
And she is not walking miles ahead of the panting Kolkata police (and Trinamool leaders in a similar state) during her signature michils (parades) anymore.
Everyone in Kolkata's political circles has noticed Banerjee's new approach. And the verdict is clear on who is behind this 'makeover' – Prashant Kishor.
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