WB minister Firhad Hakim faces backlash over derogatory remark against BJP leader Rekha Patra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WB minister Firhad Hakim faces backlash over derogatory remark against BJP leader Rekha Patra

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim has sparked controversy after referring to BJP leader Rekha Patra as "maal" while speaking about her loss in the Lok Sabha elections to the Trinamool Congress in Basirhat. The comment has drawn strong criticism from the BJP, with Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari labelling the remark "outrageous" and calling for action against the minister. Hakim remarked during an event, where he also took aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of politicising the Sandeshkhali issue. Hakim's remarks have led to an uproar, with Rekha Patra condemning them as "shameful" and "an attack on all the women of Sandeshkhali who had protested."

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Kolkata Mayor sparks controversy over ‘sexist’ remark on BJP candidate Rekha Patra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata Mayor sparks controversy over ‘sexist’ remark on BJP candidate Rekha Patra

The Hindu  

West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim commented on BJP Basirhat candidate Rekha Patra which sparked a row. BJP leaders of West Bengal have called for legal action against Mr. Hakim as the National Commission for Women took suo moto cognisance of the comment. At a public meeting addressing party workers in Sandeshkhali, the Trinamool MLA and Kolkata Mayor Mr. Hakim said, …

Bengal minister stokes row with 'maal' remark on BJP's Sandeshkhali leader
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengal minister stokes row with 'maal' remark on BJP's Sandeshkhali leader

India Today  

West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim stoked a controversy after he referred to BJP leader Rekha Patra as "maal" while speaking of her Lok Sabha election loss to Trinamool Congress in Basirhat. Hakim's remark drew severe backlash from the BJP, with Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari calling it "outrageous" and demanding action against the minister. Reacting to Hakim's sexist remark, …

BJP, TMC Aim for ‘Stree’ Cheers in WB: Sandeshkhali’s Rekha in Fray to Row over Ghosh’s Comment on Didi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP, TMC Aim for ‘Stree’ Cheers in WB: Sandeshkhali’s Rekha in Fray to Row over Ghosh’s Comment on Didi

News 18  

At 3.73 crore, 50% of West Bengal’s voters for the Lok Sabha elections are women. So it comes as no surprise that all parties are trying to woo women voters, be it the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ticket for Sandeshkhali victim Rekha Patra, action against Dilip Ghosh for comments on CM and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee or the TMC’s schemes …

Modi hails Rekha Patra as Shakti Swarupa
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Modi hails Rekha Patra as Shakti Swarupa

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called up Basirhat BJP candidate Rekha Patra, one of the affected women of the violence at Sandeshkhali of North 24 Parganas in West Bengal, and hailed her as “Shakti Swarupa” to motivate her in the Lok Sabha elections. We also hope the EC will understand your pain of failing to cast your votes …

'Shakti Swaroopa': PM Modi speaks to Sandeshkhali victim and BJP candidate Rekha Patra
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Shakti Swaroopa': PM Modi speaks to Sandeshkhali victim and BJP candidate Rekha Patra

Op India  

On Tuesday, March 26, PM Narendra Modi called up Rekha Patra, whom BJP has fielded from the Basirhat Lok Sabha seat in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Rekha Patra, a native of Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, has been the face of the women’s protest movement against TMC’s strongman Sheikh Shahjahan and his goons, Shibu Hazra and Uttam …

PM Modi speaks to BJP's Basirhat candidate Rekha Patra, lauds her as 'Shakti Swaroopa'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi speaks to BJP's Basirhat candidate Rekha Patra, lauds her as 'Shakti Swaroopa'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Mar 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called up the BJP's Lok Sabha poll candidate from Basirhat, Rekha Patra, who had highlighted the plight of women in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, and lauded her as "Shakti Swaroopa'', BJP leaders said. Patra, who had raised her voice against the alleged atrocities by local Trinamool Congress strongman Shajahan Sheikh and …

PM Modi speaks to Rekha Patra, who led the Sandeshkhali protest
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi speaks to Rekha Patra, who led the Sandeshkhali protest

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 26 dialled BJP candidate from the Basirhat Lok Sabha seat, Rekha Patra, and described her as ‘Shakti Swaroopa’ In a telephone conversation that lasted for nearly 10 minutes, the Prime Minister lauded the courage of Ms. Patra who had raised her voice against local Trinamool Congress leaders, accused of sexual assault and land grab …

PM Modi speaks to Rekha Patra, BJP's Basirhat Lok Sabha candidate and Sandeshkhali survivor
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi speaks to Rekha Patra, BJP's Basirhat Lok Sabha candidate and Sandeshkhali survivor

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Rekha Patra, the Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha candidate from Basirhat. She is one of the victims of Sandeshkhali assault, allegedly perpetrated by jailed former Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan. The people are fed up by the TMC government in Bengal, which does not let the implementation of central schemes in the …

PM Modi speaks to Sandeshkhali victim and BJP's Basirhat candidate Rekha Patra, calls her 'Shakti Swaroopa'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi speaks to Sandeshkhali victim and BJP's Basirhat candidate Rekha Patra, calls her 'Shakti Swaroopa'

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Rekha Patra, the BJP candidate from Basirhat and a survivor of the Sandeshkhali incident. Lok Sabha Elections The Lok Sabha elections in 42 Parliamentary Constituencies of West Bengal are scheduled to take place in seven phases, which will start on April 19 and conclude on June 1. In the 2019 …

BJP gives Lok Sabha ticket to Sandeshkhali survivor Rekha Patra who raised voice against Sheikh Shahjahan
8 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP gives Lok Sabha ticket to Sandeshkhali survivor Rekha Patra who raised voice against Sheikh Shahjahan

Op India  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday announced the names of 111 candidates in its fifth list for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, including a woman who was a survivor of violence in the Sandeshkhali area of West Bengal. #WATCH | BJP releases 5th list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections; BJP announces Rekha Patra's name from Basirhat. The …

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