Top political leaders react to Dhankhar mimicry row
1 year ago

Top political leaders react to Dhankhar mimicry row

Live Mint  

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee drew criticism from several Bharatiya Janata Party leaders over a video showing him mimicking Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Meanwhile, BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, condemned Banerjee's actions. Former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu said, “The offices of the President, Vice President and Speaker, are Constitutional offices whose dignity & decorum must never be lowered. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh slammed the prime minister for the criticism over the mimicry issue and alleged that Narendra Modi, while bidding farewell to Hamid Ansari, who was retiring as vice president and chairman of Rajya Sabha after a long 10-year tenure, mocked Ansari, reducing his identity to his religion.

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Abhishek Banerjee questions sports, celebs' silence on Manmohan Singh's demise: 'Fear of govt backlash'
1 week, 6 days ago

Abhishek Banerjee questions sports, celebs' silence on Manmohan Singh's demise: 'Fear of govt backlash'

India TV News  

The political row continued on Sunday over the former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who was cremated with full state honour at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday. TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee targeted prominent figures in the sports and film domain, claiming that they have remained silent in paying respects to the former prime minister. Describing Singh as one of India's "greatest statesmen" …

TMC Moves Privilege Notice Against Shah Over Ambedkar Remark, Mamata Says 'Display Of BJP's Anti-Dalit Mindset'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

TMC Moves Privilege Notice Against Shah Over Ambedkar Remark, Mamata Says 'Display Of BJP's Anti-Dalit Mindset'

ABP News  

Amid the ongoing row over Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar, the Trinamool Congress has moved a privilege notice against the Union Home Minister, saying that he undermined the legacy of the Constitution's architect and the dignity of the Parliament. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also lashed out at Shah, accusing him of making derogatory remarks against Ambedkar and …

Allegations levelled by Congress against VP Jagdeep Dhankar condemnable: JP Nadda
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Allegations levelled by Congress against VP Jagdeep Dhankar condemnable: JP Nadda

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party president and leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda on Thursday said the allegations levelled against the Chairman and vice president Jagdeep Dhankar by the Congress party are condemnable. Addressing media persons, Nadda said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is a senior leader and should know that the ruling of the Chairman is final and unquestionable. …

'Pappu fail ho gaya': Anil Vij on Mamata Banerjee's push for leadership in INDIA Bloc
4 weeks, 2 days ago

'Pappu fail ho gaya': Anil Vij on Mamata Banerjee's push for leadership in INDIA Bloc

Hindustan Times  

As the debate over Mamata Banerjee's potential leadership of the INDIA Bloc intensifies, Haryana Minister Anil Vij stated on Wednesday that Rahul Gandhi has failed, and the alliance's plan to change its "engine" will not yield any benefits. Sharad Pawar recently highlighted the leadership potential of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, describing her as a prominent national leader and …

Jagdeep Dhankhar:10 statements by Rajya Sabha chairman that riled Congress-led Opposition
1 month ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar:10 statements by Rajya Sabha chairman that riled Congress-led Opposition

Live Mint  

In the first-of-its-kind no-confidence motion seeking the removal of Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Congress-led INDIA bloc opposition members condemned ‘the partisan conduct’ of the Vice President. The opposition INDIA bloc had been planning to move the motion against Dhankhar for quite some time now and finally moved it on Tuesday, even as the notice faces a defeat since …

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

Why opposition moved no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar
1 month ago

Why opposition moved no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar

Firstpost  

The Congress-led Indi bloc has moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar in the backdrop of a tumultuous Winter Session of Parliament. The opposition has accused Dhankhar of ‘bias’ and running the House to favour the ruling party Dozens of MPs have signed the notice against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Jairam Ramesh wrote on X, “All …

‘No Issue With Mamata Banerjee, But…’: Tejashwi Yadav Seeks ‘Consensus’ On INDIA Bloc Leadership
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1 month ago

‘No Issue With Mamata Banerjee, But…’: Tejashwi Yadav Seeks ‘Consensus’ On INDIA Bloc Leadership

ABP News  

Senior Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday expressed no objection to Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee leading the INDIA bloc. Speaking to reporters at the Patna airport, Tejashwi Yadav, who serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, remarked, “We have no issue with Mamata Banerjee leading the bloc, …

Mamata Banerjee makes 3 TMC panels to discipline party leaders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee makes 3 TMC panels to discipline party leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee constituted three disciplinary committees at her party's national executive committee meeting on Monday. While briefing the media after the TMC national executive committee meeting chaired by Ms Banerjee at her Kalighat residence, state minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said, “These panels can issue show-cause notices to any party member who will be found in anti-party activities …

TMC MP asks Congress to set aside 'ego', bats for Mamata as INDIA bloc leader
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TMC MP asks Congress to set aside 'ego', bats for Mamata as INDIA bloc leader

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: Bolstered by the TMC's clean sweep in the West Bengal assembly bypolls, senior party leader and MP Kalyan Banerjee asked the Congress to "set aside its ego" and recognise Mamata Banerjee as the leader of the INDIA bloc. Kalyan Banerjee emphasised the need for "unified and decisive" leadership to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP, drawing confidence …

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

TMC MP Jawahar Sircar resigns from Rajya Sabha, slams Mamata Banerjee over RG Kar case
4 months ago

TMC MP Jawahar Sircar resigns from Rajya Sabha, slams Mamata Banerjee over RG Kar case

Op India  

On Sunday, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar resigned from his parliamentary post and announced his retirement from politics. In his resignation letter addressed to TMC Supremo Mamata Banerjee, Sircar also came down heavily on the state government’s mishandling of the trainee doctor’s rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata and corruption by …

TMC, BJP Spar As Derek O'Brien-Led Delegation Detained For Protest Outside EC Office In Delhi. Top Points
9 months ago

TMC, BJP Spar As Derek O'Brien-Led Delegation Detained For Protest Outside EC Office In Delhi. Top Points

ABP News  

TMC Leaders Detained: The Delhi Police on Monday detained a delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders while they were on a dharna outside the Election Commission's office in the national capital, demanding that the chiefs of the CBI, NIA, ED, and Income Tax Department be changed. The BJP called the protest a "poll gimmick" and alleged that the TMC was making …

From Rahul Gandhi To Akhilesh, Who Said What At INDIA Bloc's 'Save Democracy' Rally
9 months, 1 week ago

From Rahul Gandhi To Akhilesh, Who Said What At INDIA Bloc's 'Save Democracy' Rally

News 18  

At Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on Sunday, prominent Opposition figures from the INDIA bloc gathered to show support for arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Notable leaders at the ‘Save Democracy’ rally included Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former presidents Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, Shiv …

Mallikarjun Kharge speaks to TMC's Mamata Banerjee in frantic bid to salvage INDIA bloc
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mallikarjun Kharge speaks to TMC's Mamata Banerjee in frantic bid to salvage INDIA bloc

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge spoke to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, in a frantic effort to salvage the situation a day after she announced the Trinamool Congress would go alone in the Lok Sabha polls. But we told the Congress it has failed to rein in Chowdhury even after Banerjee’s announcement,” said a senior TMC leader, who …

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimics VP Dhankar again, says 'will do it a thousand times'
1 year ago

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimics VP Dhankar again, says 'will do it a thousand times'

Op India  

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, whose mimicry of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sparked outrage, mocked VP Dhankhar again on Sunday and said he will continue to do so, describing it as an “art form.” MP Banerjee stated that he would do it a thousand times and that it was his fundamental right. In a democracy, the public is the judge and …

Congress hand behind Kalyan Banerjee's mimicry mania, says BJP as TMC MP remains defiant
1 year ago

Congress hand behind Kalyan Banerjee's mimicry mania, says BJP as TMC MP remains defiant

Firstpost  

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee once again mimicked Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar and claimed he would continue to do so ‘a thousand times’ The Bharatiya Janata Party Monday slammed Congress-led opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A and one of its block members Trinamool Congress, whose MP, Kalyan Banerjee, once again mimicked Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar. …

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

Kalyan Banerjee of TMC mimics Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar again, this time in Bengal
1 year ago

Kalyan Banerjee of TMC mimics Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar again, this time in Bengal

Hindustan Times  

There seems to be no end to the controversy around Kalyan Banerjee as the suspended Trinamool Congress MP once again mimicked Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. A huge political erupted last week after Kalyan Banerjee, during the protest with other suspended MPs at Parliament's Makar Dwar, was seen mimicking Vice President Dhankhar, while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen filming …

'Peak arrogance': BJP reacts to Trinamool MP mimicking Jagdeep Dhankhar again
1 year ago

'Peak arrogance': BJP reacts to Trinamool MP mimicking Jagdeep Dhankhar again

India Today  

Responding to Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee’s act of imitating and mocking Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar again at an event in West Bengal, BJP leaders said arrogance was at its peak in Banerjee’s party. However, backed by West Bengal Chief Minister and party chief, Mamata Banerjee, arrogance is at its peak in TMC,” Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said. BJP leader Shehzad …

Rahul Gandhi Not Fit to Be Member of Parliament: BJP Leader Vijayvargiya on Mimicry Row
1 year ago

Rahul Gandhi Not Fit to Be Member of Parliament: BJP Leader Vijayvargiya on Mimicry Row

News 18  

Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Thursday lashed out at Rahul Gandhi for filming Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s mimicry by an MP in Parliament complex and said the Congress leader was not fit to be a Member of Parliament. A major row erupted after a video clip of suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee mimicking Dhankhar’s mannerisms was circulated …

‘Biggest non-serious leader of century’: Giriraj Singh's jibe at Rahul Gandhi
1 year ago

‘Biggest non-serious leader of century’: Giriraj Singh's jibe at Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday took a jibe at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his claim that the media is entirely focused on showing Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's mimicry incident. ': Jagdeep Dhankhar slams Rahul Gandhi, Congress over video row "The biggest non-serious leader of this century is Rahul Gandhi. The union minister further took a jibe at Gandhi …

'Some people took up job of a joker': Nadda attacks Opposition leaders over mimicry row
1 year ago

'Some people took up job of a joker': Nadda attacks Opposition leaders over mimicry row

Firstpost  

“…You send leaders to discuss and debate in Parliament. But yesterday some people took up the job of a joker and imitated instead of debating in Parliament…,” said Nadda while addressing an event on Wednesday BJP chief JP Nadda on Wednesday attacked the protesting I.N.D.I.A block leaders saying that some of them took up the job of a joker and …

‘No intention of hurting Dhankhar ji, mimicry is art’: Trinamool MP
1 year ago

‘No intention of hurting Dhankhar ji, mimicry is art’: Trinamool MP

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee who is under fire for mimicking Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdheep Dhankhar – that has now drawn flak from PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu – said on Wednesday that he had no intention to hurt the vice president. Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee said he has immense respect for Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Reacting to PM …

'Dismayed at the behaviour': President Murmu expresses displeasure over Opposition MPs' act of mimicking VP Dhankhar
1 year ago

'Dismayed at the behaviour': President Murmu expresses displeasure over Opposition MPs' act of mimicking VP Dhankhar

Op India  

On 20th December, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu expressed displeasure at the Members of Parliament from the opposition parties for mocking and humiliating Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar. That has been the Parliamentary… — President of India December 20, 2023 Earlier, VP Dhankhar said in a post on X that he received a call from the Prime Minister …

PM Modi dials VP Dhankhar as mimicry row heats up, expresses pain over 'abject theatrics'
1 year ago

PM Modi dials VP Dhankhar as mimicry row heats up, expresses pain over 'abject theatrics'

Hindustan Times  

India's Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Wednesday said he received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing deep concern and condemnation over the alleged disrespectful behaviour by some members of Parliament. TMC's Kalyan Banerjee mimicks Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar while staging a protest along with other suspended MPs during the Winter session of …

Mahua Moitra's dig at Rajya Sabha chairman over mimicry video: ‘Obviously unacceptable because…’
1 year ago

Mahua Moitra's dig at Rajya Sabha chairman over mimicry video: ‘Obviously unacceptable because…’

Hindustan Times  

Adding fuel to the controversy over video clips of suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee ostensibly mimicking Rajya Sabha chairman, TMC leader Mahua Moitra on Wednesday took a swipe at an upset Jagdeep Dhankhar. TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee appears to be mimicking Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's mannerisms during a protest with suspended Opposition MPs at the Makar Dwar. “He …

Police complaint against Trinamool MP for mimicry of Vice-President
1 year ago

Police complaint against Trinamool MP for mimicry of Vice-President

India Today  

A day after Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee was seen mimicking Vice President Japgdeep Dhankar on the premises of Parliament, a complaint has been filed against him at a police station in the national capital. According to South Delhi's Deputy Commissioner of Police, the complaint was forwarded by an advocate named Abhishek Gautam at the city's Defence Colony Police station. …

Rajya Sabha Chairman mimicry row: 'I had no intention to hurt anyone,' says TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee
1 year ago

Rajya Sabha Chairman mimicry row: 'I had no intention to hurt anyone,' says TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee

India TV News  

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, who triggered a massive outrage after mimicking Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, gave a clarification on his act saying he had no intention to hurt anyone. Row emerges because Rahul Gandhi filmed it: Mamata West Bengal Chief Miniter Mamata Banerjee, while speaking with reporters after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on …

'Why MP recorded...': Jagdeep Dhankhar slams Rahul Gandhi, Congress over video row
1 year ago

'Why MP recorded...': Jagdeep Dhankhar slams Rahul Gandhi, Congress over video row

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday slammed TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee for mocking him outside the Parliament on a phone camera held by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, calling the act an insult to the post of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Jagdeep Dhankhar called the Congress party's action of posting the video on the social media platform "shameful". …

‘Spine is so straight’: TMC MP mocks Jagdeep Dhankhar, Rahul Gandhi films skit
1 year ago

‘Spine is so straight’: TMC MP mocks Jagdeep Dhankhar, Rahul Gandhi films skit

Live Mint  

Parliament Security Breach: On Tuesday, Trinamool Congress suspended MP Kalyan Banerjee, during the protest with other suspended MPs at Parliament's Makar Dwar, was seen mimicking the Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was seen filming the Trinamool Congress MP using his Phone. The record breaking suspension has caused stir among Opposition parties, who claim they were suspended …

'Shameful’: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on TMC MP mimicking him, Rahul Gandhi filming it | WATCH
1 year ago

'Shameful’: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on TMC MP mimicking him, Rahul Gandhi filming it | WATCH

India TV News  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar slammed Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee for mimicking him saying it was a shameful act. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice during the pre-lunch period after opposition members continued to create uproar in the house while raising the issue of Parliament security breach. The opposition MPs have been demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit …

Opposition parties move privilege notice against Piyush Goyal over remarks against them
1 year, 5 months ago

Opposition parties move privilege notice against Piyush Goyal over remarks against them

The Hindu  

Several leaders of the Opposition alliance INDIA have given a privilege notice against leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal over his certain remarks against some opposition leaders. Sources said leaders of INDIA parties gave the notice to the Rajya Sabha chairman complaining against Mr. Goyal's certain remarks made while he was speaking on the issue of media …

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 …

TMC MLA claims Hindus voted for BJP, demands power for Muslim leaders
1 year, 6 months ago

TMC MLA claims Hindus voted for BJP, demands power for Muslim leaders

Op India  

On Monday, Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir courted controversy for demanding the replacement of fellow TMC members from the party committee in Murshidabad with ‘Muslim leaders’. Kabir had been aghast with the TMC high command for giving ‘pure unadulterated power’ to party members such as Shaoni Sinha Roy and Apurba Sarkar and their family members. Will this community not receive …

‘Mamata Banerjee has told TMC leaders to restrict public comments’
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Mamata Banerjee has told TMC leaders to restrict public comments’

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress chairperson and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee pulled up some senior leaders and ministers at a recent meeting for making certain comments that she does not approve, the party’s office bearers said on Wednesday. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee speaking to the media at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata on Tuesday “Banerjee …

TMC has understanding with BJP to escape Central agencies' crackdown: Congress
1 year, 10 months ago

TMC has understanding with BJP to escape Central agencies' crackdown: Congress

India Today  

Amid the ongoing summons and raids by various central agencies on leaders of several opposition parties in the country, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said the probe agencies of the Central government are going easy on the Trinamool Congress because of a tacit understanding between Mamata Banerjee's party and the BJP. Trinamool Congress has understanding with Bharatiya Janata Party to …

Jagdeep Dhankhar accused of being BJP’s ‘cheerleader’: Not the first time!
1 year, 10 months ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar accused of being BJP’s ‘cheerleader’: Not the first time!

Live Mint  

The Congress has criticised Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman, for attacking Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the UK. According to Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh, Dhankhar's criticism was "both confusing as well as disappointing". Dhankhar's remarks serve to underscore the actions of the ruling government, which has suppressed the voices of the opposition, …

'Can't Call an MP Pappu,' Amit Shah Mocks Adhir Chowdhury Over Rahul Striking Right Chord Comment - News18
1 year, 11 months ago

'Can't Call an MP Pappu,' Amit Shah Mocks Adhir Chowdhury Over Rahul Striking Right Chord Comment - News18

News 18  

Congress MP Adhir Chowdhury and BJP leader Amit Shah locked in a war of words over Adani issue with the former saying Rahul Gandhi has struck the right chord by flagging the issue related to industrialist Gautam Adani, but insisted the party has no “personal issues” with Adani or Ambani. While mentioning about the Adani issue, he said: “Gandhi has …

Adani row: TMC MP Mahua Moitra hits out at govt, says ’We’ve all been fooled’
1 year, 11 months ago

Adani row: TMC MP Mahua Moitra hits out at govt, says ’We’ve all been fooled’

Live Mint  

Launching a stinging attack on the Union government over the Adani-Hindenburg issue, TMC MP Mahua Moitra on 7 February said the billionaire businessman had taken the country for a ride. Without naming Adani, Moitra, while participating in the debate on the 'Motion of Thanks to the President's Address' in Lok Sabha said that a famous person whose name starts with …

Akhil Giri cannot talk like that: Mamata Banerjee apologises for Trinamool leader's comment on President
2 years, 1 month ago

Akhil Giri cannot talk like that: Mamata Banerjee apologises for Trinamool leader's comment on President

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday tendered an apology on behalf of his minister Akhil Giri, who drew widespread criticism for making controversial remarks about President of India Droupadi Murmu. The Trinamool Congress supremo's apology came days after West Bengal minister Akhil Giri, in a viral video, was heard commenting on the looks of the President and mocking …

Misogyny unacceptable: TMC condemns Akhil Giri's 'how does President look' comment
2 years, 1 month ago

Misogyny unacceptable: TMC condemns Akhil Giri's 'how does President look' comment

India Today  

Trinamool Congress has condemned Bengal minister Akhil Giri’s 'how does President look' comment and said the party did not support what he said. We respect the President and our Constitution.” The TMP MP said Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was a symbol of women’s empowerment. — All India Trinamool Congress November 12, 2022 The statement comes just after West Bengal …

Congress ridicules KCR’s ‘save democracy’ remarks
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress ridicules KCR’s ‘save democracy’ remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Congress leaders fumed at Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao for his appeal to “save democracy” from the “destabilising governments in different states,” while he had encouraged Opposition MLAs to switch parties. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, former PCC president Ponnala Laxmaiah said that Chandrashekar Rao had admitted 43 MPs, MLAs and MLCs into the TRS fold in the last eight …

TMC’s Sudip Bandopadhyay in crosshairs of colleagues over BJP leader’s Durga puja
2 years, 2 months ago

TMC’s Sudip Bandopadhyay in crosshairs of colleagues over BJP leader’s Durga puja

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Sudip Bandopadhyay, the leader of the Trinamool Congress legislative party in the Lok Sabha, has landed in the crosshairs of at least two party legislators and his Lok Sabha colleague Saugata Roy for attending a Durga Puja held at the residence of a Bharatiya Janata Party leader in Kolkata. MP Saugata Roy was not invited The rumblings surfaced on …

West Bengal: Trinamool Congress leader threatens to cut off limbs of BJP, CPI (M), Congress workers
2 years, 3 months ago

West Bengal: Trinamool Congress leader threatens to cut off limbs of BJP, CPI (M), Congress workers

Firstpost  

During a meeting of Trinamool Congress workers in the Malda district of West Bengal, Abdur Rahim Bakshi warned those associated with the BJP, Congress and the CPI to stay away from polling booths during the next panchayat elections Malda : A few days ago he had threatened to cut off the hands and feet of leaders and workers of the …

Won't take more than 10 mins to thrash: TMC leader's warning to BJP after violent protest
2 years, 3 months ago

Won't take more than 10 mins to thrash: TMC leader's warning to BJP after violent protest

India Today  

TMC leader Madan Mitra on Sunday said that those who were involved in the violence and attacks on police during BJP's Nabanna march to the West Bengal Secretariat can be "taught a lesson in just ten minutes". Mitra, while speaking at a public meeting in his Kamarhati constituency said, "If there is an instruction from the party's higher-ups it won't …

West Bengal: BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta accuses TMC of trampling democracy
2 years, 3 months ago

West Bengal: BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta accuses TMC of trampling democracy

Firstpost  

Dasgupta, who was allegedly injured in the violence that took place in Kolkata and adjoining Howrah, accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of displaying a dictatorial mindset Kolkata: Senior BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta on Tuesday slammed the West Bengal government for using “disproportionate force” to disrupt the BJP’s ‘Nabanno Chalo’ rally. Dasgupta, who was allegedly injured in the violence that took …

Trinamool Congress to abstain from voting in vice presidential polls
2 years, 5 months ago

Trinamool Congress to abstain from voting in vice presidential polls

India Today  

The Trinamool Congress has decided to abstain from voting in the vice presidential elections as it does not agree with the way the Opposition candidate was decided without keeping the party in the loop. NDA has fielded former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar as its candidate for the vice presidential election, while the Opposition parties have fielded former Rajasthan governor …

'Not Surprising,' Says Congress as BJP Fields Dhankhar as NDA's Candidate for VP
2 years, 5 months ago

'Not Surprising,' Says Congress as BJP Fields Dhankhar as NDA's Candidate for VP

The Quint  

Opposition Leaders Say Candidature Expected, TMC Holds Off Comments Meanwhile, Congress said that Dhankhar’s candidature was not surprising as he was “close to BJP,” while Communist Party of India hinted at a “secret understanding” between the TMC and the saffron party, saying the announcement of Dhankhar’s candidature came barely a few days after Banerjee and the governor, along with Assam …

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