UP Elections 2022: Mamata Banerjee shown black flags in Varanasi during campaign for SP
2 years, 9 months ago

UP Elections 2022: Mamata Banerjee shown black flags in Varanasi during campaign for SP

India TV News  

Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, was shown black flags, allegedly by the activists of Hindu Yuva Vahini amid chants of 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Modi-Modi' when she arrived in Varanasi on Wednesday night. The West Bengal chief minister's convoy was passing through Chetganj area when a group of Hindu Yuva Vahini workers started raising slogans like 'wapas jao' and waved black flags. According to a leader of Samajwadi Party Manoj Rai Dhoopchandi, who was with Mamata at that time, she said that "it was the fear of defeat that made them act like this". Mamata Banerjee is in Varanasi to take part in an election rally of the Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday.

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Mamata Banerjee calls for statewide protest against BJP for 'insulting Ambedkar'
3 days, 14 hours ago

Mamata Banerjee calls for statewide protest against BJP for 'insulting Ambedkar'

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of disrespecting Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. In a strongly-worded Facebook post, Banerjee expressed her outrage over what she termed as "derogatory remarks" by Amit Shah against Dr. Ambedkar and the Drafting Committee …

Mamata Banerjee on leaders backing her to lead INDIA bloc: 'Indebted to everyone who honoured me'
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1 week, 5 days ago

Mamata Banerjee on leaders backing her to lead INDIA bloc: 'Indebted to everyone who honoured me'

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today thanked several senior leaders of the INDIA bloc for backing her as the leader of the non-BJP coalition. Mamata Banerjee expressed her gratitude to the leaders who have backed her for a leadership role in the INDIA bloc, amid growing discussions about a change in the alliance's leadership. Earlier, Nationalist Congress Party president …

Lalu Prasad Supports Mamata Banerjee's Leadership of INDIA Bloc
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1 week, 6 days ago

Lalu Prasad Supports Mamata Banerjee's Leadership of INDIA Bloc

Deccan Chronicle  

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has garnered support from several key leaders in the opposition alliance after expressing her willingness to lead the INDIA bloc. Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has openly supported Mamata Banerjee’s bid to head the INDIA bloc. Mamata Banerjee’s Dissatisfaction with Current INDIA Bloc Leadership Earlier this week, Mamata …

'Only Leader Who Has Repeatedly Defeated BJP:' TMC Demands To Make Mamata As INDIA bloc's Leader
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2 weeks ago

'Only Leader Who Has Repeatedly Defeated BJP:' TMC Demands To Make Mamata As INDIA bloc's Leader

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 8 : The Trinamool Congress on Sunday raised the pitch on the demand to make its chief Mamata Banerjee the leader of the INDIA bloc, with party MP Kirti Azad saying she is the "most suitable" for the job as she is the only leader who has repeatedly defeated the BJP. West Bengal Chief Minister Banerjee's statement …

Will Mamata Banerjee Lead INDIA Bloc? Bengal CM's Statement Leaves Opposition Divided
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Will Mamata Banerjee Lead INDIA Bloc? Bengal CM's Statement Leaves Opposition Divided

ABP News  

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has created a loud buzz in the political circles with her statement on the Opposition INDIA bloc. Lucknow: On West Bengal CM Mamata Banrejee's willingness to lead the INDI Alliance, SP leader Udayveer Singh says, "Mamata Banerjee is a prominent leader, and her party has consistently opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party. #WATCH | Delhi: On …

Mamata Banerjee as INDIA chief? Samajwadi Party backs, Congress opposes
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mamata Banerjee as INDIA chief? Samajwadi Party backs, Congress opposes

India Today  

The friction in the opposition was out in the open after INDIA allies spoke in differing voices on Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee's remark that she was ready to lead the coalition. While the Samajwadi Party said it would strengthen the alliance following back-to-back poll losses in Haryana and Maharashtra, the Congress voiced its opposition. On the other hand, the RJD …

West Bengal running like Kim Jong Un regime: Union minister slams Mamata Banerjee
1 month ago

West Bengal running like Kim Jong Un regime: Union minister slams Mamata Banerjee

India Today  

Union Minister and Bihar BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, drawing parallels between her governance and that of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Accusing Banerjee of failing to maintain law and order, the Union Textiles Minister alleged that "Muslim goons" hold sway in West Bengal under the Trinamool …

TMC MP Jawahar Sircar's letter to CM Mamata exposes corruption, dictatorial attitude within party: BJP
3 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC MP Jawahar Sircar's letter to CM Mamata exposes corruption, dictatorial attitude within party: BJP

The Hindu  

Trinamool Congress MP Jawahar Sircar's letter to West Bengal Chief Minister and party supremo Mamata Banerjee has exposed the "dirt, corruption and dictatorial attitude" within the party, the BJP said on Sunday as it pressed for her resignation. In a statement, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, "The letter by Jawahar Sircar, TMC MP, exposes dirt, corruption and dictatorial attitude …

‘Didi, how dare you…?: Assam CM blasts Mamata Banerjee’s ‘burn’ warning to Modi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Didi, how dare you…?: Assam CM blasts Mamata Banerjee’s ‘burn’ warning to Modi

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday lashed out at his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee over her remarks on the BJP- “Didi, how dare you threaten Assam?” Sarma posted on X. Sarma's sharp remarks came after Banerjee attacked the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the violence during the bandh. However, Bangladesh is a different country.” The …

West Bengal: BJP'S Suvendu Leads Sit-In Against TMC Violence
5 months, 1 week ago

West Bengal: BJP'S Suvendu Leads Sit-In Against TMC Violence

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari staged a four-hour sit-in demonstration with a group of around BJP 300 workers outside Raj Bhavan on Sunday against the post-poll violence allegedly by the Trinamul Congress in the state. Mr Adhikari however announced the plan of a new agitation by the BJP on July 21, the day when TMC holds …

NDA govt unstable, may not complete its term: Mamata Banerjee
5 months, 1 week ago

NDA govt unstable, may not complete its term: Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Bharatiya Janata Party -led NDA government at the centre was unstable and may not even complete its term. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee The Trinamool Congress supremo, who met Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai on Friday, said she would campaign for him during the Maharashtra legislative assembly …

‘…Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai’: BJP on ‘horrific’ woman's flogging in Bengal; Trinamool Congress reacts
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘…Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai’: BJP on ‘horrific’ woman's flogging in Bengal; Trinamool Congress reacts

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday came down heavily on the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over a video of a man assaulting a woman in Chopra in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur, claiming that “Sandeshkhali gave Sheikh Shahjahan and north Dinajpur gave Tajmul alias "JCB” – the accused. The man, Tajmul alias "JCB” who is allegedly a TMC leader, …

OPINION | Will Modi overtake Mamata in Bengal this time?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

OPINION | Will Modi overtake Mamata in Bengal this time?

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that West Bengal would come up with the most surprising results on June 4 and “Mamata’s fort will crumble this time”. He said, “ten years ago, I had given the slogan “Na Khaoonga, Na Khaane Doonga”, but this time, I want to add ‘Jihnone Khaaya, Unse Wapas Vasoolunga, Jinka Khaya, Unhen Lautaoonga’.” It …

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 …

Sandeshkhali arms recovery | Will Mamata Banerjee win polls by threatening people, asks Nadda
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sandeshkhali arms recovery | Will Mamata Banerjee win polls by threatening people, asks Nadda

The Hindu  

BJP president J.P. Nadda on Sunday asked if West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wants to win the Lok Sabha elections by scaring and threatening people as he hit out at her government over the seizure of arms and ammunition by the CBI in Sandeshkhali. In a statement, he expressed confidence that the BJP will win over 35 of the …

Mamata Banerjee claims Ram Navami clash was ‘pre-planned’: ‘DIG of Murshidabad…’
8 months ago

Mamata Banerjee claims Ram Navami clash was ‘pre-planned’: ‘DIG of Murshidabad…’

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party instigated violence during Ram Navami celebrations in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. The DIG of Murshidabad was removed a day ahead of Ram Navami so that you can carry out violence," Mamata Banerjee was quoted by PTI as saying. Meanwhile, Suvendu Adikhari, the Leader of Opposition in …

Mamata Banerjee takes 'riot only guarantee' jab; BJP claims she demeaned Ram Navami
8 months ago

Mamata Banerjee takes 'riot only guarantee' jab; BJP claims she demeaned Ram Navami

Hindustan Times  

In a sharply worded reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guarantees in BJP's Lok Sabha election manifesto, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee claimed on Wednesday that “riot is their only guarantee”. Mamata Banerjee demeaned Ram Navami: BJP Meanwhile, BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi said Mamata Banerjee gave the message of maintaining peace on X, which demeaned Ram Navami. West Bengal …

Mamata Banerjee alleges that BJP will cause riots in West Bengal on 17th April
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee alleges that BJP will cause riots in West Bengal on 17th April

Op India  

On Sunday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party will “riot” two days before the first phase of Lok Sabha voting on 19th April in the state. Voting is on 19 April and they will riot on 17 April.” #WATCH | Purulia: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says, "Hold rallies and meetings but do …

Ghaziabad: UP Congress chief warns PM Modi of defeat in Varanasi
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ghaziabad: UP Congress chief warns PM Modi of defeat in Varanasi

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is set to contest from Varanasi constituency, will lose the seat this time. \The Congress has decided to field Ajay Rai against PM Modi in Varanasi for the third time in a row. The Congress has decided to field Rai against PM Modi from …

PM Modi's Sandeshkhali reminder to Mamata in Coochbehar: ‘Culprits will spend life in jail’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi's Sandeshkhali reminder to Mamata in Coochbehar: ‘Culprits will spend life in jail’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi targetted West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and said the entire country saw how the Trinamool threw its weight to save the culprits of the Sandeshkhali incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a public rally in Coochbehar, West Bengal on Thursday PM Modi in Coochbehar thanks Mamata Banerjee, Bengal govt, explains why Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Rahul Gandhi may contest from Amethi, answers Jairam Ramesh on Irani’s dare
10 months ago

Rahul Gandhi may contest from Amethi, answers Jairam Ramesh on Irani’s dare

Live Mint  

A day after Union Minister and BJP MP from Amethi – Smriti Irani – dared Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to contest 2024 Lok Sabha Elections from the constituency, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on 20 February said people in the constituency seek Rahul should contest elections from Amethi. People are saying that they made a mistake in 2019 and Rahul …

Black flags shown during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in UP: WATCH
10 months ago

Black flags shown during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in UP: WATCH

Live Mint  

Black flags were reportedly shown during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. A video shared by news agency ANI showed two people at a terrace of a building waving black flags as the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra passed by amid sounds of sirens. The Congress's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', succeeded by …

‘Mamata did not meet us’: Sandeshkhali women say ‘risky to live’ in village
10 months ago

‘Mamata did not meet us’: Sandeshkhali women say ‘risky to live’ in village

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal's Sandeshkhali has been witnessing massive unrest for over 10 days as women protestors are seeking justice against alleged sexual assault committed by Trinamool Congress leader Shahjahan Sheikh and his supporters. Another woman said to ANI, “What to say about Mamata Banerjee, she did not enquire about us, did not meet us…What to say about her, she herself is …

'Ram, Vaam, Shyam': Mamata Banerjee attacks Congress, Left, BJP amid Sandeshkhali row
10 months ago

'Ram, Vaam, Shyam': Mamata Banerjee attacks Congress, Left, BJP amid Sandeshkhali row

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to disrupt peace in the Sandeshkhali area of 24 North Parganas district. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee attacked the BJP over several issues. Mamata Banerjee attacks BJP over farmers' protest, PMLA cases Reacting to farmers' protest in Punjab and Delhi, Banerjee said the …

'Bengal deteriorating under Mamata,' says Adhir Ranjan after stopped from visiting violence-hit Sandeshkhali
10 months, 1 week ago

'Bengal deteriorating under Mamata,' says Adhir Ranjan after stopped from visiting violence-hit Sandeshkhali

India TV News  

West Bengal Congress chief and MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has hit out at I.N.D.I.A bloc member and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government saying that the state's condition is deteriorating and there is no democracy left here. Chowdhury's statement came as he along with other leaders wanted to visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali to meet the victims but were stopped by the police. …

‘Not local level elections’: Cong's reply to INDIA ally Mamata's ‘40 seats’ barb
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Not local level elections’: Cong's reply to INDIA ally Mamata's ‘40 seats’ barb

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Saturday responded to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's jibe saying she doubted if the grand old party would win even 40 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Banerjee even dared the Congress to defeat the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, including in Varanasi, which is represented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha. TMC …

Mamata Banerjee attacks Congress-CPI(M) tie-up, says 'won't share single seat' in West Bengal
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee attacks Congress-CPI(M) tie-up, says 'won't share single seat' in West Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Amid the Congress party's efforts to mollify the Trinamool Congress leadership for an alliance in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee attacked the Mallikarjun Kharge-led party on Wednesday, saying their alliance with the CPI will strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee with TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata. Mamata Banerjee said she would never be able …

Trinamool Congress Firm on Solo Run in West Bengal Lok Sabha Polls
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Trinamool Congress Firm on Solo Run in West Bengal Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has made it clear that any prospects of reconciling with the Congress ahead of elections are off the table. Expressing discontent over the lack of communication regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in West Bengal, Mamata emphasized the absence of dialogue between the parties. Mamata's announcement of …

Trinamool blames Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for INDIA row, says he belittles Mamata Banerjee
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Trinamool blames Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for INDIA row, says he belittles Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: A day after West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee declared that the Trinamool Congress will contest the general elections alone, her party has squarely blamed Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for the fiasco. TMC MP Derek O'Brien on Thursday said Chowdhury speaks the language of the Bharatiya Janata Party and regularly hosts press briefings to "belittle" Mamata Banerjee. Indian …

‘Mamata an opportunist’: Adhir Ranjan's jibe after Rahul Gandhi says seat talks underway
10 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Mamata an opportunist’: Adhir Ranjan's jibe after Rahul Gandhi says seat talks underway

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday lashed out at West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, calling her an ‘opportunist’, just hours after Rahul Gandhi said that the Trinamool Congress chief was ‘close to him and his party’. Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Mamata Banerjee. Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi, who is currently in …

Clashes Erupt During Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
11 months ago

Clashes Erupt During Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After clashes erupted between Congress and BJP workers in Assam during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in that state, with the party claiming that some of its senior leaders were attacked, Congress state units across the country launched protests on Monday evening. All across India, PCCs and DCCs are instructed to hold large-scale protests tomorrow evening and …

TMC's Kalyan Banerjee mimics Vice President Dhankar again, this time in Bengal; says 'will do it a thousand times'
11 months, 4 weeks ago

TMC's Kalyan Banerjee mimics Vice President Dhankar again, this time in Bengal; says 'will do it a thousand times'

Firstpost  

Speaking at an event in West Bengal’s Serampore, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee also criticised Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for getting upset over a ’trivial issue' Trinamool Congress’ suspended MP Kalyan Banerjee has once again “insulted” Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and claimed he would continue to mimic Dhankhar “a thousand times”, terming …

Bengal BJP asks workers not to carry party flags at Gita chanting on Dec 24
1 year ago

Bengal BJP asks workers not to carry party flags at Gita chanting on Dec 24

Hindustan Times  

The Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Thursday that it has asked its workers not to carry party flags at the mass chanting of Bhagavad Gita in Kolkata on December 24 – where Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by the organisers – but said it cannot stop people from raising slogans. But how can we …

‘Dengue in Bengal, CM in Spain’: INDIA bloc members - Congress, TMC - lock horns over Mamata Banerjee's ‘luxury trip’
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Dengue in Bengal, CM in Spain’: INDIA bloc members - Congress, TMC - lock horns over Mamata Banerjee's ‘luxury trip’

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Choudhury on Wednesday took a swipe at West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee over her recent business trip to Spain at a time when cases of Dengue are on the rise in the state, alleging that the state government is showing ‘cleverness’ in reports of death. Chowdhury, who is also the president of …

BJP may go for Lok Sabha polls in December 2023, says Mamata
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP may go for Lok Sabha polls in December 2023, says Mamata

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on August 28 said that the BJP might conduct the Lok Sabha polls in December itself, claiming that all choppers have been booked by the saffron party for campaigning. Ms. Banerjee, who was speaking at a TMC youth wing rally, cautioned that a third term for the BJP would ensure the nation faces an …

'Bengal converted into jungle raj': JP Nadda slams Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata
1 year, 4 months ago

'Bengal converted into jungle raj': JP Nadda slams Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata

India Today  

Bharatiya Janata Party supremo JP Nadda on Saturday accused the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of turning the state into a 'Jungle Raj' while addressing a meeting of party workers in the state capital Kolkata as part of his two-day visit to West Bengal after the panchayat elections. JP Nadda also outlined that democracy was crushed during the 2021 …

'Their present, past and future are black': Piyush Goyal's dig at protesting Opposition MPs wearing black dresses
1 year, 4 months ago

'Their present, past and future are black': Piyush Goyal's dig at protesting Opposition MPs wearing black dresses

Firstpost  

“…I think that the people who are wearing black clothes can’t understand the increasing power of the country….Their present, past and future are black. But we hope there will be light in their life too…,” said Goyal Hitting out at the Opposition MPs for doing politics over Manipur issue, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the …

Lalu Yadav backed Mamata Banerjee, raised an issue with Gandhis at meet: Sources
1 year, 5 months ago

Lalu Yadav backed Mamata Banerjee, raised an issue with Gandhis at meet: Sources

India Today  

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav backed Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee in the recently held Opposition meeting in Bengaluru and asked why the West Bengal unit of the Congress party spoke against the TMC, sources told India Today. Without naming anyone, Lalu Yadav raised the issue with Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and asked why the …

Bengal On Fire; Guns Brandished, Vehicles Torched As Nearly Two Dozen Die In Violence | Top Updates
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengal On Fire; Guns Brandished, Vehicles Torched As Nearly Two Dozen Die In Violence | Top Updates

Hindustan Times  

Bengal On Fire; Guns Brandished, Vehicles Torched As Nearly Two Dozen Die In Violence | Top Updates No end to the violence a day after West Bengal's panchayat polls were marred by protests. BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari demanded the Centre's intervention against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. #bengal #violence #mamata #panchayatpolls #westbengal #wb #protests #elections #mamatabanerjee #adhirranjanchowdhury #suvenduadhikari #centre …

18 killed, properties vandalised as violence mars Bengal panchayat polls | Top points
1 year, 5 months ago

18 killed, properties vandalised as violence mars Bengal panchayat polls | Top points

India Today  

The BJP lashed out at the ruling TMC government over the violence in the state. Hitting out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Union minister Anurag Thakur said she cannot preside over an election in the state "without killings and chaos". Meanwhile, West Bengal Pradesh Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday "congratulated" Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee for winning the …

'Here today, gone tomorrow': Mamata Banerjee's dig at PM Modi ahead of Bengal panchayat polls
1 year, 5 months ago

'Here today, gone tomorrow': Mamata Banerjee's dig at PM Modi ahead of Bengal panchayat polls

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi as she asked the Border Security Force to work without bias. Several incidents of clashes were reported from different places in Bengal's Cooch Behar district, a day after Mamata Banerjee addressed a rally there for the upcoming Panchayat elections. Mamata Banerjee is visiting North Bengal as …

Bengal panchayat polls: BSF 'threatening' voters in border areas, alleges Mamata; Force responds
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengal panchayat polls: BSF 'threatening' voters in border areas, alleges Mamata; Force responds

India TV News  

Mamata's massive allegations against BSF: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that the Border Security Force is ‘threatening voters’ in the bordering areas of the state not to cast their votes at the ‘behest of the saffron camp’ and asked the police to keep an eye on their moves. Mamata takes a potshot at BJP The TMC …

Watch: Mamata Banerjee makes, serves tea at roadside stall during Bengal panchayat poll campaign
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: Mamata Banerjee makes, serves tea at roadside stall during Bengal panchayat poll campaign

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was seen preparing tea at a roadside stall in Jalpaiguri as she campaigned for the panchayat elections in the state on July 8. A huge crowd gathered to watch the chief minister prepare tea. Questioning her decision to campaign for the panchayat elections in the state, BJP national vice president Dilip Ghosh said it …

Mamata blames BJP for Ram Navami violence in Bengal, says rally taken out deliberately
1 year, 8 months ago

Mamata blames BJP for Ram Navami violence in Bengal, says rally taken out deliberately

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday held the Bharatiya Janata Party responsible for the violence that erupted in the state during and after Ram Navami celebrations. Addressing a public gathering on Monday, Mamata Banerjee said, “All the accused, who incited violence in Howrah on Ram Navami, were from outside Bengal. “In the meeting with the police officials, the …

BJP hired goondas from Bihar to riot in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP hired goondas from Bihar to riot in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

India Today  

The BJP hires people to incite riots and violence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said as she addressed party workers in East Midnapur’s Khejuri. If BJP can't do it, they hire people to incite riots," Mamata Banerjee said about the Ram Navami clashes in the state. West Bengal celebrates several Hindu festivals, Mamata Banerjee said, adding that hooliganism has …

West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee fears violence on Hanuman Jayanti, urges Hindus to protect Muslims
1 year, 8 months ago

West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee fears violence on Hanuman Jayanti, urges Hindus to protect Muslims

India TV News  

West Bengal Violence: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee few days after Howrah and Hooghly violence claimed that there are plans afoot for another round of violence in the state during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations. Banerjee urged "hindu brothers" to protect minorities Banerjee’s comments came a day after clashes broke out between two groups of people during Ram Navami processions in …

Mamata Banerjee warns of violence on Hanuman Jayanti
1 year, 8 months ago

Mamata Banerjee warns of violence on Hanuman Jayanti

India Today  

After Bengal witnessed violence and unrest on Ram Navami, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday issued a warning to prevent untoward incidents during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations on April 6. During a meeting in East Midnapore’s Khejuri, Mamata Banerjee said while she respects Bajrangbali, she was concerned that there might be plans for riots, given the events that had taken place …

'Attacks by BJP-hired goons': Bengal CM Mamata on Ram Navami violence in Howrah
1 year, 8 months ago

'Attacks by BJP-hired goons': Bengal CM Mamata on Ram Navami violence in Howrah

India Today  

Reacting to the incidents of violence reported during the Ram Navami festivities from Howrah, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said the clashes were planned by the Bharatiya Janata Party for a month. “The BJP has been planning these events for a month and they are now using these clashes to avoid the Opposition’s questions about the Adani row,” …

BJP deliberately trying to make a hero out of Rahul Gandhi, says Mamata; Congress rebukes
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP deliberately trying to make a hero out of Rahul Gandhi, says Mamata; Congress rebukes

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party saying that it is trying to make a hero out of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and to project him as the face of the opposition. "Our party supremo, while addressing our internal meeting over the phone, said the BJP is deliberately trying to make a hero out of …

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