Kolkata, Jul 9 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wished Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen a speedy recovery from COVID-19.

Sen, who had mild COVID, has completed his quarantine at his Santiniketan residence. At present, he is only experiencing mild cough and sneeze, a Health Department official said.

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"Respected Amartya Da, We all sincerely pray that you get well soon," Banerjee tweeted.

Sen is in India since the last week of June.

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