Governor Organises West Bengal ‘Foundation Day’ Event Despite Objections from Mamata
1 year, 6 months ago

Governor Organises West Bengal ‘Foundation Day’ Event Despite Objections from Mamata

News 18  

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday organised the state’s ‘Foundation Day’ programme at Raj Bhavan here, despite objections raised by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. President Droupadi Murmu also on Monday congratulated the people of West Bengal on its foundation day. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a letter to Bose on Monday night expressed “shock” at his “unilateral” decision to commemorate the state’s foundation day asserting that it “was not founded on any particular day, least of all on any 20th of June.” The partition involved uprooting of lakhs of people across the border and death and displacement of innumerable families, she said in the letter. “Mamata Banerjee does not want to recognise the foundation day of the state as she thinks West Bengal lies in a different country.

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Mamata Hits Back at Bangladesh Leaders Over Bengal, Bihar, Odisha Claim
2 weeks ago

Mamata Hits Back at Bangladesh Leaders Over Bengal, Bihar, Odisha Claim

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday warned some Bangladeshi politicians that the Indians would not sit down to have a “lollipop” to their claim to take over Bengal along with two other neighbouring states. Her swipe to the Bangladeshi leaders came on a day when Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri visited Dhaka and held meetings with the …

'You will occupy Bengal... and we will have lollipops?': Mamata takes Bangladeshi leaders to task after provocative statements
2 weeks ago

'You will occupy Bengal... and we will have lollipops?': Mamata takes Bangladeshi leaders to task after provocative statements

Firstpost  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly responded to provocative remarks made by certain Bangladeshi politicians, who claimed that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly responded to provocative remarks made by certain Bangladeshi politicians, who claimed that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days. While addressing the West Bengal Assembly, …

Mamata Banerjee's 'lollipop' jab over Bangladesh leader's 'occupy Bengal' claim
2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee's 'lollipop' jab over Bangladesh leader's 'occupy Bengal' claim

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday spoke about the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, urging all communities in the state to maintain peace and avoid any provocation. Addressing the West Bengal state Assembly, she also reacted sharply to a recent remark by a leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party that the country has legitimate rights over Bengal, Bihar, …

Mamata Banerjee on Bangladesh's territorial claims including Bengal: Will we have lollipop?
2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee on Bangladesh's territorial claims including Bengal: Will we have lollipop?

India TV News  

In a fiery speech in the West Bengal Assembly, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responded to provocative remarks made by Bangladeshi politicians who claimed their country had legitimate territorial rights over parts of India, including Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. Banerjee, not one to shy away from stirring words, quipped, “When external forces come to occupy Indian land, would Indians be handed …

‘I can run it from here’: Mamata Banerjee expresses interest to run INDIA bloc from West Bengal
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘I can run it from here’: Mamata Banerjee expresses interest to run INDIA bloc from West Bengal

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the way the opposition INDIA bloc is functioning and signalled her readiness to lead it if given the chance. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee during the inauguration of the 30th Kolkata International Film festival in Kolkata on Dec 4. Banerjee's comments follow those of …

Mamata Banerjee Warns of Plot to Stir Unrest During Diwali: 'I Don't Want Communal Tension'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee Warns of Plot to Stir Unrest During Diwali: 'I Don't Want Communal Tension'

ABP News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed concern over the potential for unrest during the upcoming Diwali celebrations. She urged the police to enhance security arrangements and increase the presence of the Special Task Force (STF). She also reaffirmed her commitment to maintaining communal harmony and urged the media to avoid sensationalizing the situation. In both Odisha and West …

Mamata Banerjee Claims To Step Down From Her Post Amid Kolkata Doctor Case | ABP News
3 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee Claims To Step Down From Her Post Amid Kolkata Doctor Case | ABP News

ABP News  

Following the recent scandal involving the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is facing increasing trouble. On Thursday, Governor Bose announced that, in response to public outrage, no state employee will share a stage with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. In a dramatic response to the ongoing …

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday slammed the West Bengal government and chief minister Mamata Banerjee over their handling of the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital saying that “a lot remains to be done” in light of the ongoing atrocities and crimes against women in the country. Speaking at an event …

West Bengal governor seeks white paper from CM Mamata Banerjee on State finances
5 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal governor seeks white paper from CM Mamata Banerjee on State finances

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing stand-off between Raj Bhavan and West Bengal government, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has called upon Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to table a white paper on the State’s financial situation. “Considering the grave nature of the economic scenario in the State, the Governor calls upon the Chief Minister, upon the authority vested in him under Article 167 of …

West Bengal Governor demands Mamata govt to issue white paper on state finances
5 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal Governor demands Mamata govt to issue white paper on state finances

India TV News  

In the latest series of heated exchanges between West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Raj Bhavan on Saturday ordered the state government to present a white paper on the state's financial situation. In a statement, the West Bengal Governor called upon CM Mamata Banerjee to issue a white paper to inform the people …

West Bengal Governor writes to CM over police disallowing post-poll violence 'victims' from entering Raj Bhavan
6 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal Governor writes to CM over police disallowing post-poll violence 'victims' from entering Raj Bhavan

The Hindu  

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on June 14 wrote to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, seeking to know on what ground the police had stopped alleged victims of post-poll violence from entering the Raj Bhavan despite his office issuing necessary permission for it. Mr. Bose also visited Maheshwari Bhawan in Burrabazar and met people affected by violence in the …

West Bengal | Didi-Bhatija show Sangh Parivar their place
6 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal | Didi-Bhatija show Sangh Parivar their place

India Today  

In the end, it was Didi who had the last laugh. On the evening of June 4, a little after the clock struck six, Mamata Banerjee climbed the stage erected on the backyard of her residence in Kalighat in Kolkata. The joyous mood—with hundreds of slogan-raising Trinamool Congress supporters caked in trademark green gulal—was well-deserved: under her, the TMC had …

'Wants To Appease Muslim Voters...': Amit Shah Condemns Mamata Banerjee's Remark On Ramakrishna Mission
7 months ago

'Wants To Appease Muslim Voters...': Amit Shah Condemns Mamata Banerjee's Remark On Ramakrishna Mission

News 18  

Union Home Minster Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s remark on Ramakrishna Mission and said that the TMC supremo wants to appease Muslim voters by defaming organisations like Bharat Sewashram Sangh, ISKCON and Ramakrishna Mission. Bharat Sevashram Sangh is an organisation because of which West Bengal is a part of India… Mamata Banerjee …

PM Modi lashes out at Mamata Banerjee for targeting Hindu organisations to appease her vote bank
7 months ago

PM Modi lashes out at Mamata Banerjee for targeting Hindu organisations to appease her vote bank

Op India  

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for targeting Hindu organisations such as ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sewa Ashram Sangh for electoral gain. They have taken the name of our country to new heights.” He emphasised, “Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, is openly threatening these organisations. There are …

Mamata abusing Hindu organisations to appease Muslim fundamentalists: PM Modi at West Bengal's Bishnupur
7 months ago

Mamata abusing Hindu organisations to appease Muslim fundamentalists: PM Modi at West Bengal's Bishnupur

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lambasted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday over her remarks over ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha. “In their desperation, TMC leaders have started hurling abuses at prestigious organisations like ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission, and Bharat Sevashram Sangha. Earlier in the Purulia rally also the PM made a similar mention saying, “Modi said the …

‘Against country’s federal structure’: Banerjee on ‘one nation, one election’
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Against country’s federal structure’: Banerjee on ‘one nation, one election’

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday rejected the idea of ‘one nation one election’, saying that even though the phrase sounds dramatic and sensational, it is against the country’s federal structure. In a letter to Niten Chandra, secretary of the high-level committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, Banerjee wrote, “I regret that I cannot agree …

Suvendu Adhikari Slams Resolution Passed By Mamata Banerjee Government TMC To Declare April 15 As Bengal Day
1 year, 3 months ago

Suvendu Adhikari Slams Resolution Passed By Mamata Banerjee Government TMC To Declare April 15 As Bengal Day

ABP News  

After the West Bengal assembly on Thursday passed a resolution to observe Poila Baisakh or Bengali New Year Day as West Bengal Foundation Day, the Bharatiya Janata Party, led by its leader Suvendu Adhikari met Governor CV Ananda Bose and opposed the move. The governor clearly stated that President of India Droupadi Murmu had already tweeted and extended her wishes …

West Bengal assembly passes resolution to observe April 15 as Bengal Day
1 year, 3 months ago

West Bengal assembly passes resolution to observe April 15 as Bengal Day

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal assembly on Thursday passed a resolution to observe Bengali New Year's Day, also known as Polia Baisakh, as the state's foundation day on April 15. West Bengal assembly passes resolution to observe April 15 as Bengal Day The resolution - under Rule 169 proposing to observe Poila Baisakh as ‘Bangla Diwas’ and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's 'Banglar …

West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to make 15 April as Bengal Day
1 year, 3 months ago

West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to make 15 April as Bengal Day

Live Mint  

The West Bengal assembly on 7 September passed a resolution by majority vote to make Poila Baisakh on April 15 as Bengal Day, reported news agency PTI. While, 62 MLAs from the BJP, which wants to observe 20 June, the day the Bengal assembly voted in favour of partition, as the state day, voted against it while the lone ISF …

Mamata vs Governor? West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to observe Poila Baisakh as Bengal Day
1 year, 3 months ago

Mamata vs Governor? West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to observe Poila Baisakh as Bengal Day

India TV News  

In a significant development, the West Bengal assembly on Thursday passed a resolution to observe Polia Baisakh - Bengali New Year Day - as the state day. Sixty-two MLAs from the BJP, which wants to observe June 20, the day the Bengal assembly voted in favour of partition, as the state day, voted against it while the lone ISF MLA …

BJP boycotts Bengal government's all-party meet to discuss Foundation Day
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP boycotts Bengal government's all-party meet to discuss Foundation Day

India Today  

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party state president, Sukanta Majumder, on Tuesday wrote a letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating that his party boycotts the all-party meeting scheduled today to hold discussions on West Bengal Statehood Day. In the letter addressed to Mamata Banerjee, Majumder alleged that the state government is not ready to have “a discussion on statehood day …

BJP trying to distort history of Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP trying to distort history of Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee On Tuesday accused the BJP of attempting to manipulate the history of the state's formation. Banerjee today called an all-party meeting to discuss the proposed West Bengal Foundation Day. This came after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose announced the Paschim Banga Diwas on June 20 as the official foundation day of the state. …

Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose Faces Agitation While Entering North Bengal University
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose Faces Agitation While Entering North Bengal University

ABP News  

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose faced agitation from TMCP students while entering the North Bengal University. Students of the West Bengal Trinamool Chhatra Parishad also showed black flags to the governor, and also shouted ‘Go Back’ slogans. The governor was on his visit to the North Bengal University to interact and hold a meeting with the recently appointed …

Spent My Entire Life In Bengal, Never Heard About Any State Foundation Day: Mamata Jabs BJP
1 year, 6 months ago

Spent My Entire Life In Bengal, Never Heard About Any State Foundation Day: Mamata Jabs BJP

ABP News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said those parties celebrating the "so-called" State Foundation Day were doing so with a set political narrative and agenda. The TMC supremo said she had spent her entire life in Bengal but never heard about any "State Foundation Day". "I have been born in Bengal.We have spent our entire life in Bengal, …

Insulting Bengal: Mamata Banerjee on Governor's 'foundation day' celebration
1 year, 6 months ago

Insulting Bengal: Mamata Banerjee on Governor's 'foundation day' celebration

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lashed out at the BJP-ruled Centre and the state's Governor for observing the foundation of the state on Tuesday. Condemning the decision to celebrate the Bengal Foundation Day, the chief minister said the foundation day was being celebrated with the sole purpose of “insulting” Bengal and “defaming” the state. Even the Left and Congress …

'Will Rekindle Bitter Memories': CM Mamata Protests Governor's Event To Mark Bengal Foundation Day
1 year, 6 months ago

'Will Rekindle Bitter Memories': CM Mamata Protests Governor's Event To Mark Bengal Foundation Day

ABP News  

In the letter, CM said, "I would like to state that West Bengal was carved out of the undivided state of Bengal in 1947 through a most painful and traumatic process. The economy of Bengal was destroyed and devasted and the truncated state of West Bengal suffered a sudden disruption of communication and infrastructure, too." "Since Independence, we in West …

West Bengal rural polls | No violence will be tolerated, says Governor Bose
1 year, 6 months ago

West Bengal rural polls | No violence will be tolerated, says Governor Bose

The Hindu  

Amid reports of violence during preparations for the local body elections in West Bengal, its Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on June 12 warned that no violence will be tolerated, and urged all stakeholders to ensure peace and harmony in society. "The elections in West Bengal will be conducted peacefully, and no violence will be tolerated", Mr. Bose told PTI in …

Ready to give my life but won't let country get divided: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Eid
1 year, 8 months ago

Ready to give my life but won't let country get divided: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Eid

India Today  

"I promise today on Eid, I am ready to give my life, but I will not let the country divide," said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday while addressing a gathering for Eid-ul-Fitr in Kolkata. She alleged that there are some people who "want to create divides in the country" but "we want peace in Bengal." Those who …

Conspiring to dismantle Bengal govt says Mamata Banerjee on Amit Shah statement
1 year, 8 months ago

Conspiring to dismantle Bengal govt says Mamata Banerjee on Amit Shah statement

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday responded to Union home minister Amit Shah’s stinging attacks on the state’s ruling Trinamool Congress, alleging that Shah was conspiring to pull down the government. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna, in Howrah on Monday. This means a home minister is conspiring to dismantle a …

Bengal CM Mamata plans two-day protest against Centre over non-payment of dues
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengal CM Mamata plans two-day protest against Centre over non-payment of dues

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has decided to sit on a two-day dharna from March 29 against the Centre over non-payment of dues near Kolkata’s Ambedkar statue. "I met the Prime Minister around six months ago in this regard and asked for the disbursement of Rs 1.15 lakh crore under various heads. I have also spoken to Amit Shah …

Bengal governor draws criticism from BJP for praising Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengal governor draws criticism from BJP for praising Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Hours after he praised chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her literary abilities and compared her to Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, APJ Abdul Kalam and Winston Churchill on Monday West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose faced criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Communist Party of India. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee being greeted by Governor C V Ananda Bose …

BJP Suvendu Adhikari Skips Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Hate Khori Saraswati Puja Event Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP Suvendu Adhikari Skips Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Hate Khori Saraswati Puja Event Mamata Banerjee

ABP News  

Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, explained his decision to not attend Governor CV Ananda Bose's 'Hate Khori' event on Thursday, saying the state government has "cunningly orchestrated" the event in an attempt to wash the stains around the Bengal education scam and the fact that former Education Minister Partha Chatterjee and other office bearers are …

CM Mamata Banerjee urges people to ensure name in voters' list to avoid detention under NRC
2 years, 1 month ago

CM Mamata Banerjee urges people to ensure name in voters' list to avoid detention under NRC

India TV News  

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today cautioned the people of West Bengal, especially those having their original roots in erstwhile East Bengal presently Bangladesh, to get their names checked in the electoral rolls to avoid any kind of detention under the garb of National Register of Citizens. Otherwise, you might be sent to the detention camps under the garb of NRC," …

Mamata Banerjee A Respected CM, Will Objectively Work With Her: Bengal Governor-Designate Ananda Bose
2 years, 1 month ago

Mamata Banerjee A Respected CM, Will Objectively Work With Her: Bengal Governor-Designate Ananda Bose

ABP News  

In his first remarks after being named the next governor of West Bengal, Dr CV Ananda Bose said Mamata Banerjee was a respected Chief Minister and he would work with her with an open mind and with objectivity, ANI reported. If Governor & CM keep themselves well within the confines of the Constitution, there'll be no difficulty,” Dr. CV Ananda …

On TMC's Martyrs Day, Mamata takes on Centre, says 'BJP trying to break government everywhere'
2 years, 5 months ago

On TMC's Martyrs Day, Mamata takes on Centre, says 'BJP trying to break government everywhere'

India TV News  

Highlights Mamata Banerjee slammed BJP saying it's trying to break the government everywhere West Bengal CM said it has become BJP's job to break government Mamata Banerjee was addressing TMC's Martyrs Day rally in Kolkata Martyrs Day: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lashed out at BJP saying they are trying to break government everywhere which has become …

West Bengal: Governor takes dig at Mamata Banerjee, says she applauded disorder in the House
2 years, 9 months ago

West Bengal: Governor takes dig at Mamata Banerjee, says she applauded disorder in the House

Firstpost  

High drama was witnessed on the first day of the West Bengal Assembly’s budget session when Jagdeep Dhankhar was forced to cut short his inaugural speech amid protests by BJP MLAs over the alleged violence in the recently-concluded civic elections Kolkata: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday took a dig at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee saying she has applauded …

Mamata Banerjee asks West Bengal govt officials to defy Governor
2 years, 10 months ago

Mamata Banerjee asks West Bengal govt officials to defy Governor

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday sent out a stern message to her government's bureaucrats not to work under the instructions of governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and political pressure of the BJP and reminded them of their present attachment. At an administrative review meeting, Ms Banerjee looked for K Amarnath, a young IPS officer posted as superintendent of …

West Bengal polls: Land of Rabindranath Tagore will never let 'hate politics' overpower secularism, says Mamata Banerjee
3 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal polls: Land of Rabindranath Tagore will never let 'hate politics' overpower secularism, says Mamata Banerjee

Firstpost  

Talking about the recent defections from the TMC, the West Bengal chief minister said the saffron camp ‘may have bought a few MLAs, but it can never buy’ her party Bolpur: Iterating that the BJP is a “party of outsiders”, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that the land of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore will never allow …

Mamata Banerjee will be 'left alone', says Amit Shah in West Bengal rally; Suvendu Adhikari, nine other MLAs join BJP
4 years ago

Mamata Banerjee will be 'left alone', says Amit Shah in West Bengal rally; Suvendu Adhikari, nine other MLAs join BJP

Firstpost  

Shah also claimed that the BJP will “form the next government in West Bengal with more than 200 seats” in the 294-member Assembly Launching multiple attacks at Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, Union home minister Amit Shah said Saturday that the West Bengal chief minister will be left alone by the time the state Assembly elections are held next year. …

West Bengal Governor says political killings must stop, CM Mamata Banerjee alleges outsiders' role
4 years, 1 month ago

West Bengal Governor says political killings must stop, CM Mamata Banerjee alleges outsiders' role

India Today  

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar on Wednesday raised questions about Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress government in the state. #Breaking: West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar slams West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over political killings in the state pic.twitter.com/nrAPpTaErA— IndiaToday November 18, 2020 "I am an agent of the Constitution of India. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responded to …

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