Mamata Banerjee wants UN peacekeeping mission in Bangladesh, seeks PM Modi's intervention
3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee wants UN peacekeeping mission in Bangladesh, seeks PM Modi's intervention

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged the central government to seek the deployment of a peacekeeping mission by the Union Nations in Bangladesh to tackle the ongoing situation there. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee expressed concerns over the prevailing tense situation in Bangladesh. However, she said, “In the wake of the recent developments and the experience narrated by many people here having relatives and base in Bangladesh, the arrests of people coming over to our side and my conversations with the ISKCON representatives here, has forced me to make this statement on the floor of this House.” The Bengal CM, however, urged external affairs minister S Jaishankar to take up the issue with the Dhaka authorities, and, if necessary with the United Nations. The West Bengal chief minister pressed on her wish for harmony, fraternal ties and cordial relationship to remain between all the communities in Bangladesh and across the world.

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Centre must ensure safe return of people: Mamata on Bangladesh turmoil
1 week, 5 days ago

Centre must ensure safe return of people: Mamata on Bangladesh turmoil

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged the Centre to act and ensure the safe return of people from Bangladesh amid tension over alleged atrocities on Hindus and other minorities. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee expressed concerns over the prevailing tense situation in Bangladesh Banerjee, who is on a two-day visit to Digha, a beach destination …

'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, …

‘Not sure if she fully understands’: Shashi Tharoor on Mamata's UN peacekeepers demand for Bangladesh
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Not sure if she fully understands’: Shashi Tharoor on Mamata's UN peacekeepers demand for Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday reacted to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's request for deploying UN peacekeeping mission in Bangladesh and said he is “not sure” if she fully understands their role. Shashi Tharoor said that having worked in UN peacekeeping himself, he can tell that such forces are very rarely sent inside a nation. Having worked in …

Bangladesh unrest: Why Mamata Banerjee's UN peacekeeping call is reasonable but impractical? Explained
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bangladesh unrest: Why Mamata Banerjee's UN peacekeeping call is reasonable but impractical? Explained

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday called upon the Central govt to move to the United Nations and seek deployment of a peacekeeping mission in Bangladesh. UN peacekeeping mission are the dedicated and madate-based deployment of the peacekeepers to restore and safeguard peace. This must be noted here that the UN Charter that governs the inter-governmental organization finds …

'Bangladesh Hindus weren't safe under Sheikh Hasina either'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Bangladesh Hindus weren't safe under Sheikh Hasina either'

India Today  

India’s ties with Bangladesh are more stressed than ever, with an air of mistrust brewing since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government and her refuge in India. However, Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to chief advisor of the Bangladesh interim government Muhammad Yunus, says his country is committed to fostering “good and strong” relations with India. A. Sheikh Hasina fled …

Ask UN to deploy peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh, Mamata Banerjee to Centre
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3 weeks ago

Ask UN to deploy peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh, Mamata Banerjee to Centre

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday asked the Centre to move the United Nations to seek deployment of peacekeeping forces in Bangladesh where minorities have come under attack. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee speaks in state assembly in Kolkata on Monday. Banerjee also hit back at state leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party for threatening to …

Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh, seeks PM Modi’s help; ‘crocodile tears’, says BJP
3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh, seeks PM Modi’s help; ‘crocodile tears’, says BJP

Live Mint  

Amid the political crisis in Bangladesh,West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for the deployment of the United Nations peacekeeping force in the neighbouring country. So a peacekeeping force can be sent to Bangladesh," Mamata Banerjee said on Monday while addressing the West Bengal Assembly’s winter session. Stating that there was an urgent need to rescue persecuted Indians and …

Mamata urges UN Peacekeeping in Bangladesh, seeks PM Modi's intervention
3 weeks ago

Mamata urges UN Peacekeeping in Bangladesh, seeks PM Modi's intervention

Deccan Chronicle  

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday sought the Centre to urge the United Nations to deploy its peacekeeping force in Bangladesh in wake of the series of attacks on the Hindu community there after the change in power. Further, Ms Banerjee called for a statement either by Prime Minister Narendra Modi or external affairs minister S Jaishankar …

CM Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh amid violence
3 weeks ago

CM Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh amid violence

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called for UN peacekeeping deployment in Bangladesh amid escalating violence targeting Hindu minorities. Addressing the state assembly, she condemned the attacks and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to engage with Bangladesh on the issue. Addressing the West Bengal Assembly, Mamata Banerjee condemned the attacks on Hindus …

Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh amid anti-Hindu violence
3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeepers in Bangladesh amid anti-Hindu violence

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has suggested the deployment of the United Nations' peacekeeping force in Bangladesh amid the growing violence and attacks on Hindu minorities. Since Sheikh Hasina's resignation as Bangladesh's Prime Minister following violent protests, the country has witnessed increasing violence against Hindus and Hindu institutions in various regions, sparking protests by Hindu groups. The situation escalated …

Mamata Banerjee urges Centre to move UN peacekeeping mission in Bangladesh amid unrest
3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee urges Centre to move UN peacekeeping mission in Bangladesh amid unrest

India TV News  

Expressing concern over ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged the Centre to move the UN in deploying a peacekeeping mission in the neighbouring country, besides seeking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention in bringing back persecuted Indians from foreign soil. Mamata also demanded that the Union external affairs minister should appraise Parliament on India’s …

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 …

Bangladesh formally objects to India over CM Mamata Banerjee’s remarks
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh formally objects to India over CM Mamata Banerjee’s remarks

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India has received a formal diplomatic communication from the Bangladesh government objecting to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s remarks about giving shelter to any Bangladeshi citizens fleeing the neighbouring country while it was rocked by violent protests. Bangladesh foreign minister Hasan Mahmud said on Wednesday that his ministry had sent a diplomatic note on the issue to …

‘Have excellent ties with Mamata Banerjee, but…’: Bangladesh reacts to 'shelter' offer
4 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Have excellent ties with Mamata Banerjee, but…’: Bangladesh reacts to 'shelter' offer

Hindustan Times  

The Bangladesh government on Tuesday said it has sent a note to the Indian government over West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's statement that she would offer shelter to the ‘helpless people’ from the neighbouring country, local media reported. Bangladesh foreign minister Hasan Mahmud said Mamata Banerjee's remarks could create confusion and mislead people. "With due respect to chief minister …

INDIA alliance will take power at Centre and restore order in Manipur: Mamata
1 year, 4 months ago

INDIA alliance will take power at Centre and restore order in Manipur: Mamata

The Hindu  

The West Bengal Legislative Assembly on July 31 passed a ‘motion’ condemning the violence in Manipur and urged the Government of India to take steps to restore peace in the north-eastern State. Coalition will prevail Ms. Banerjee made repeated references to Indian National Developmental Alliance, Inclusive Alliance or INDIA in her speech and said the coalition will form the next …

BJP trying to create violence in West Bengal in lines of Manipur: CM Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP trying to create violence in West Bengal in lines of Manipur: CM Mamata Banerjee

India TV News  

Mamata Banerjee on WB violence : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said that the BJP is trying to instigate violence between communities in West Bengal along the lines of Manipur. They are trying to create that violence here as they did in Manipur," the chief minister said while addressing a public meeting at Salboni in West Midnapore district. …

Centre denies Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee permission to take part in peace conference in Italy
3 years, 2 months ago

Centre denies Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee permission to take part in peace conference in Italy

India Today  

The Union Ministry of External Affairs has denied West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee permission to participate in the World Peace Conference to be held in Italy in October this year. TMC REACTS TMC spokesperson Debangshu Bhattacharya Dev took to Twitter to express his opinion on the denial of permission to Mamata Banerjee. But now, the Central government has just …

West Bengal Chief Secretary in the eye of the storm over his recall to the Centre chooses to retire and is appointed chief adviser to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
3 years, 6 months ago

West Bengal Chief Secretary in the eye of the storm over his recall to the Centre chooses to retire and is appointed chief adviser to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

The feud between the West Bengal government and the Union government over the latter’s sudden recall of Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay to the Centre, has intensified, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, refusing to “release” the Chief Secretary, who was ordered to report at North Block, New Delhi, by 10 a.m. on May 31. In …

Centre Interfering in West Bengal's Jurisdiction, Says CM Mamata Banerjee on Summons to IPS Officers
4 years ago

Centre Interfering in West Bengal's Jurisdiction, Says CM Mamata Banerjee on Summons to IPS Officers

News 18  

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the Centre of interfering in West Bengal's jurisdiction by summoning IPS officers to serve under it and dared the union government to impose President's Rule in the state. A top West Bengal government official said on Saturday that a communication had been sent to the union home ministry conveying the state's "unwillingness to …

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