Mamata Banerjee, a 'people person' and Xaverian in spirit ‘She is deeply caring for a peaceful environment for the good of all’ I met Mamata Banerjee for the first time in 2010 when she was minister of railways. The bishop of Asansol had requested me to take him to her to get some advice on an issue related to a church in Asansol. I made the appointment and we were there at her residence in Kalighat. One of her officers told me that she had gone out for some urgent work and that she would be back soon. He laid out two chairs on the veranda and made us sit.