Bengal Guv Seeks urgent Briefing from Mamata on 'Explosive' Law & Order, No Response from Secretariat
4 years, 5 months ago

Bengal Guv Seeks urgent Briefing from Mamata on 'Explosive' Law & Order, No Response from Secretariat

News 18  

In a fresh salvo, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday asked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to brief him on an urgent basis about the"explosive" law and order situation in the state. There was no response from the secretariat till Saturday night, which Dhankhar termed as "non-responsive stance" of the state government. "Hope keeping in view the august office you occupy and the applicable legal regime, youll revisit your non-responsive approach and communicate to constitutional head as indicated by ACS to Governor," the governor signed off. Dhankhar had tweeted in the morning, "Am confident that keeping in view essence, letter & spirit of Constitution and alarming law and order state of affairs @MamataOfficial @WBPolice @KolkataPolice Honble CM would urgently brief me on current situation, issues of human rights, keeping public interest uppermost," the governor said in that tweet earlier on Saturday.

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West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee to reshuffle state CID department amid corruption complaints
3 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee to reshuffle state CID department amid corruption complaints

India TV News  

Amid the growing accusations against a section of CID officials being involved in corrupt practices, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday she will initiate a total reshuffle in the state department. Speaking at a meeting during a state secretariat 'Nabanna', the West Bengal CM called for strict actions to be taken against those found guilty in the …

Will not be a 'mute witness': Bengal Guv seeks report over attack on Nisith Pramanik's convoy
2 years ago

Will not be a 'mute witness': Bengal Guv seeks report over attack on Nisith Pramanik's convoy

India Today  

Terming the attack on Union Minister Nisith Pramanik "deplorable", West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday said he will not be a "mute witness" to deterioration of law and order as he sought an action taken report from the state government. "The Governor will not be a mute witness to any deterioration of Law and Order anywhere, anytime in …

Violence-Hit Bengal is a Ticking Islamist Bomb, But Mamata Banerjee Remains in Denial - News18
2 years, 5 months ago

Violence-Hit Bengal is a Ticking Islamist Bomb, But Mamata Banerjee Remains in Denial - News18

News 18  

Footage of violence in a particular area of Kolkata was all over national television and social media on Monday. Former Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Swapan Dasgupta tweeted, “The rampaging mob violence… in the Kidderpore-Mominpur region of Kolkata… stems from the distorted empowerment resulting from a belief that one community is above the law.” This has been a rallying …

Armed With Law & Order Situation as Weapon, BJP Gears Up for Bengal Battle 2.0 But TMC Isn't Worried
2 years, 11 months ago

Armed With Law & Order Situation as Weapon, BJP Gears Up for Bengal Battle 2.0 But TMC Isn't Worried

News 18  

The electoral battle may be over in Bengal but the BJP is sharpening its claws once again to corner Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and this time, their latest weapon is the failing law and order situation in the state. Mamata Banerjee should resign.” The BJP is also keen that Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, who has sought a report on the …

Bengal Arson: Centre seeks report in 72 hours, BJP asks for Mamata Banerjee's resignation
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengal Arson: Centre seeks report in 72 hours, BJP asks for Mamata Banerjee's resignation

India Today  

Hours after nearly a dozen houses were set ablaze in Bengal’s Birbhum district, killing at least eight people, the Home Ministry has sought a report on the incident of arson within 72 hours. Joint Secretary-level officers of the Home Ministry will visit Bengal soon, Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar said after meeting Amit Shah, and called for the immediate resignation …

Bengal Guv Jagdeep Dhankhar writes to Mamata Banerjee for interaction at Raj Bhavan
3 years, 1 month ago

Bengal Guv Jagdeep Dhankhar writes to Mamata Banerjee for interaction at Raj Bhavan

India Today  

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has tweeted the letter he wrote to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee seeking her time for an interaction at the Raj Bhavan, saying 'Dialogue and discussion, particularly amongst constitutional functionaries, are quintessential to democracy.' He tweeted, "Hon’ble CM Mamata Banerjee has been urged to make it convenient for an interaction at Raj Bhavan anytime during the …

Tussle between Mamata and Bengal Guv Dhankhar intensifies after CM lashes out at cop
3 years, 1 month ago

Tussle between Mamata and Bengal Guv Dhankhar intensifies after CM lashes out at cop

India TV News  

Tussle between Mamata and Bengal Guv Dhankhar intensifies after CM lashes out at cop The seemingly unending tug of war between the TMC government and the governor had reached a new low, when Banerjee recently told a press conference she had blocked Dhankhar's official Twitter handle because of his posts repeatedly targeting her government. West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on …

Mamata Banerjee asks West Bengal govt officials to defy Governor
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Mamata Blocks Bengal Guv on Twitter, Dhankhar Tweets His WhatsApp Texts to CM About Harmony
3 years, 1 month ago

Mamata Blocks Bengal Guv on Twitter, Dhankhar Tweets His WhatsApp Texts to CM About Harmony

News 18  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she has blocked Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Twitter as she was “disturbed” by his tweets. “Disturbed by Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar’s tweets, have blocked him on the microblogging platform,” said CM Banerjee said at a press conference, adding that “enough is enough”. Regards.” WB Guv Message to Hon’ble CM on her …

Mamata Tells PM about Governor Questioning Bengal Govt Recruitments, Dhankhar Says CM 'Factually Wrong'
3 years, 2 months ago

Mamata Tells PM about Governor Questioning Bengal Govt Recruitments, Dhankhar Says CM 'Factually Wrong'

News 18  

The protracted standoff between Mamata Banerjee and Jagdeep Dhankhar continues as the West Bengal chief minister told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday that the governor kept asking about “transparency” in recruitments made by the state government. pic.twitter.com/c3E77nAe1t— Governor West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar January 7, 2022 Such misrepresentation by CM @MamataOfficial @PMOIndia @narendramodi not expected.The communication referred to be made …

Governor Dhankhar calls situation in Bengal 'alarming', questions Mamata for 'ostrich-like stance'
3 years, 8 months ago

Governor Dhankhar calls situation in Bengal 'alarming', questions Mamata for 'ostrich-like stance'

India TV News  

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday came out all guns blazing against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her "ostrich-like stance" on the situation arising out of the alleged post-poll violence in the state. Dhankhar, who embarked ona week-long visit to North Bengal earlier in the day, termed the situation in the state "alarming and worrisome". His visit also comes …

Bengal Guv Dhankhar to Visit Delhi Day After Meeting BJP MLAs Over Law and Order
3 years, 9 months ago

Bengal Guv Dhankhar to Visit Delhi Day After Meeting BJP MLAs Over Law and Order

News 18  

A day after a delegation of BJP MLAs petitioned him for alleged deterioration of the law and order situation in the state, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar will on Tuesday embark on a four-day visit to New Delhi. Leader of Opposition in West Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Monday led a delegation of several BJP MLAs to Raj Bhavan to …

Centre to decide on action against Alapan Bandopadhyay soon: Sources
3 years, 9 months ago

Centre to decide on action against Alapan Bandopadhyay soon: Sources

India TV News  

Centre to decide on action against Alapan Bandopadhyay soon: Sources Alapan Bandyopdhayay had on Thursday replied to the Centre's show-cause notice served to him under the Disaster Management Act to explain his absence from the PM's meeting on May 28. The Centre could soon take a action against former West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandopadhyay for skipping Prime Minister Narendra …

As Bengal battle persists, lessons from Vajpayee-era on Centre-state tensions
3 years, 9 months ago

As Bengal battle persists, lessons from Vajpayee-era on Centre-state tensions

Hindustan Times  

Politicians in power often tend not to learn from the experience of their rivals, peers or predecessor regimes. “Required as much to be available to the visiting PM, his was a classic case of being caught in a cleft,” remarked a former state chief secretary who didn’t want to be named. There was nothing legally remiss with the action that …

Ex-Bengal chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay replies to Centre's show-cause notice
3 years, 9 months ago

Ex-Bengal chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay replies to Centre's show-cause notice

India TV News  

Ex-Bengal chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay replies to Centre's show-cause notice Bandyopadhyay said that as per the directive of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, he left the meeting for a review of Cyclone Yaas ravaged Digha, a popular sea resort town in Purba Medinipur district, according to the highly-placed official in the secretariat. Former chief secretary of West Bengal Alapan Bandyopdhayay on …

Mamata Banerjee defied protocol, misleading on controversy over Chief Secretary: Govt sources
3 years, 9 months ago

Mamata Banerjee defied protocol, misleading on controversy over Chief Secretary: Govt sources

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee defied protocol in a review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the post-cyclonic situation in the state and is misleading on the controversy surrounding chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay, said Government of India sources on Tuesday. "He chose to ignore his constitutional duties, as a result of which no presentation was given to …

Ego prevailed over public service: Bengal Guv Dhankhar attacks CM Mamata over meeting row
3 years, 9 months ago

Ego prevailed over public service: Bengal Guv Dhankhar attacks CM Mamata over meeting row

India Today  

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has once again hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee saying "ego prevailed over public service" for skipping Prime Minister Narendra Modi's review meeting over Cyclone Yaas that triggered a row between the two governments. Dhankhar said CM Mamata Banerjee had called him before the meeting at Kalaikunda in Bengal and indicated that she won't …

'Cannot release Chief Secretary': Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi
3 years, 9 months ago

'Cannot release Chief Secretary': Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that the state government cannot release Chief Secretary "at this critical hour". In a letter written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, Banerjee has requested him to withdraw the order recalling Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay. "West Bengal government can't release and is not releasing its Chief Secretary at this critical hours," …

Alapan Bandyopadhyay stays in Bengal, Centre mulls disciplinary action. What lies ahead?
3 years, 9 months ago

Alapan Bandyopadhyay stays in Bengal, Centre mulls disciplinary action. What lies ahead?

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay was asked to report to DoPT in Delhi on Monday, which the IAS officer skipped and instead attended meetings at the Bengal secretariat. On Monday, as Alapan Bandyopadhyay attended meetings at the Bengal secretariat instead of heading to Delhi, CM Mamata Banerjee shot a letter to PM Modi. Mamata Banerjee on Monday wrote to …

Mamata Banerjee snubs Centre order to release Bengal chief secy Alapan Bandyopadhyay in letter to PM Modi
3 years, 9 months ago

Mamata Banerjee snubs Centre order to release Bengal chief secy Alapan Bandyopadhyay in letter to PM Modi

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday snubbed the central government's order to release state Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay so that he could report to Delhi, saying the state government "cannot release, and is not releasing" him. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mamata Banerjee said she was "shocked" and "stunned" by the "unilateral order" to recall …

Centre may pull up Bengal chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay if he fails to report today
3 years, 9 months ago

Centre may pull up Bengal chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay if he fails to report today

India Today  

Another showdown between the Centre and Bengal may be on the cards as West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay stayed back in the state on Monday, the day he was asked to report to Delhi. Meanwhile on Monday morning, CM Mamata Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asked him to 'rescind' the order requiring Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay …

Transfer of West Bengal chief secy fair, he broke protocol: Suvendu Adhikari on Modi-Mamata row
3 years, 9 months ago

Transfer of West Bengal chief secy fair, he broke protocol: Suvendu Adhikari on Modi-Mamata row

India Today  

West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikhari of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said that the sudden transfer of the state’s chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay to the Ministry of Public Grievances and Pensions on Friday evening was justified and fair. This came a few hours after West Bengal CM Banerjee, along with Bandyopadhyay, arrived thirty minutes late to a …

For Bengal, ready to touch PM's feet, stop this political vendetta: Mamata on cyclone review meet row
3 years, 9 months ago

For Bengal, ready to touch PM's feet, stop this political vendetta: Mamata on cyclone review meet row

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday appealed to the BJP government at the centre to "stop this political vendetta" for the sake of the people. West Bengal CM, Mamata Banerjee pic.twitter.com/WcmKIv56nd — ANI May 29, 2021 "Please don't indulge in such dirty tricks out of political vendetta. Please accept the mandate," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said …

Mamata Takes Oath for 3rd Term, Promises to Tackle Covid and Post-poll Violence
3 years, 10 months ago

Mamata Takes Oath for 3rd Term, Promises to Tackle Covid and Post-poll Violence

News 18  

Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee, who was on Wednesday sworn in as the chief minister of Bengal for a third consecutive term after a thumping election win for her party, promised to monitor the Covid-19 crisis and law and order situation in the state amid a spate of post-poll violence. Taking note of reports about widespread violence in the state …

After Mamata Banerjee says no, MHA summons WB state officials again
4 years, 2 months ago

After Mamata Banerjee says no, MHA summons WB state officials again

Op India  

Days after West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee snubbed Union Home Ministry’s summons to send the state’s chief secretary and police chief to New Delhi in the wake of a mob attack on BJP chief JP Nadda’s convoy last week, MHA has yet again summoned the two officials to Delhi. Mamata Banerjee refuses to send 3 Bengal IPS officers for central …

Mamata Hits out at Centre Over IPS Postings, Says Won't Cow Down Before 'Expansionist' Forces
4 years, 3 months ago

Mamata Hits out at Centre Over IPS Postings, Says Won't Cow Down Before 'Expansionist' Forces

News 18  

Hitting out at the Centre, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that its order, seeking the deputation of three senior police officers from the state, is a blatant misuse of power and her government would not cow-down before "expansionist" and "undemocratic" forces. In a series of tweets, Banerjee said that it was a deliberate attempt by the …

Centre Interfering in West Bengal's Jurisdiction, Says CM Mamata Banerjee on Summons to IPS Officers
4 years, 3 months 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 …

West Bengal Chief Secretary & DGP Skip Delhi Visit Despite MHA Summon Over Attack On Nadda’s Convoy
4 years, 3 months ago

West Bengal Chief Secretary & DGP Skip Delhi Visit Despite MHA Summon Over Attack On Nadda’s Convoy

ABP News  

West Bengal top officers, who were summoned by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday over the alleged lapse in JP Nadda’s security in Kolkata, refused to attend the meeting, to tender explanation for the attack that left several BJP leaders and workers injured and their vehicles damaged.West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandopadhyay and DGP Virendra who were summoned by …

Mamata Banerjee not to send state officials, 3 IPS officers to Delhi
4 years, 3 months ago

Mamata Banerjee not to send state officials, 3 IPS officers to Delhi

Op India  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has decided not to send the state’s chief secretary and police chief to New Delhi in compliance with Union Home Ministry’s summons in the wake of a mob attack on BJP chief JP Nadda’s convoy. MHA summons West Bengal CS and DGP to for an explanation on the law and order situation in the …

Will remove Mamata govt 'lock, stock and barrel': JP Nadda after attack on his convoy in Bengal
4 years, 3 months ago

Will remove Mamata govt 'lock, stock and barrel': JP Nadda after attack on his convoy in Bengal

India TV News  

BJP national president JP Nadda slammed Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government after a BJP convoy that was carrying JP Nadda, Kailash Vijayvargiya, Mukul Roy, and other workers were attacked during a rally in the state. There is no place for political debate here, BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda slammed the Bengal government after the attack on his convoy at Diamond …

'Lawlessness': Governor Dhankar targets Mamata Banerjee over BJP leader's killing in North 24 Parganas
4 years, 5 months ago

'Lawlessness': Governor Dhankar targets Mamata Banerjee over BJP leader's killing in North 24 Parganas

India TV News  

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday expressed his concern over the "alarming situation" in the state after a BJP leader was shot dead in North 24 Parganas district, and said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should take note of critical aspects that "run down the democratic governance and lawlessness". Earlier in the day, Dhankhar slammed the state administration after the …

As Bengal Simmers Over BJP Leader's Death, Governor Accuses Mamata of Ignoring 'Urgent 10:47pm Message'
4 years, 5 months ago

As Bengal Simmers Over BJP Leader's Death, Governor Accuses Mamata of Ignoring 'Urgent 10:47pm Message'

News 18  

Expressing outrage over BJP leader’s murder yesterday, West Bengal Governor Jagdeek Dhankar accused CM Mamata Banerjee of ignoring his late night message of speaking urgently on the issue. The Governor alleged “targeted political killings in spite of alert by constitutional head” in a tweet. To CM at 10.47 PM “Would like to speak to you urgently!” Only silence that speaks …

Mamata government "muzzling" press freedom in Bengal, alleges Governor Dhankhar
4 years, 9 months ago

Mamata government "muzzling" press freedom in Bengal, alleges Governor Dhankhar

India TV News  

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar today lashed out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleging that her government was "muzzling" press freedom in the state and intimidating journalists by slapping false cases. In a video interview to India TV from Kolkata, the Governor said: "The leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had a long discussion with me and …

West Bengal says it will abide by Centre's orders on lockdown
4 years, 10 months ago

West Bengal says it will abide by Centre's orders on lockdown

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government has said "it is not a fact" that there was no cooperation with the Central team deputed to assess the COVID-19 situation in the state and gave an assurance that it will abide by all Union government orders on lockdown. In a letter to Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, West Bengal Chief Secretary Rajiva …

‘Unilateral decision’ to send team ‘undesirable’; their movement wouldn’t be allowed: Mamata tells PM Modi
4 years, 10 months ago

‘Unilateral decision’ to send team ‘undesirable’; their movement wouldn’t be allowed: Mamata tells PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

On a day when Bengal recorded a sharp rise in the number of coronavirus cases with 54 people testing positive, the Mamata Banerjee government locked horns with the Centre. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee shot a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that Centre’s ‘unilateral decision’ was ‘undesirable’, alleging ‘breach of established protocol’. While chief secretary Rajiva Sinha …

Mamata Banerjee continues to avoid comment on Ayodhya verdict
5 years, 4 months ago

Mamata Banerjee continues to avoid comment on Ayodhya verdict

India TV News  

Six days after the Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya dispute, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday parried a query on the judgement citing her preoccupation with relief work in the aftermath of severe Cyclone Bulbul. I am now too busy with cyclone relief work," she told media persons at the secretariat Nabanna after an administrative review meeting. …

NCW seeks Centre's intervention, asks Mamata to ensure arrest of Murshidabad culprits immediately
5 years, 5 months ago

NCW seeks Centre's intervention, asks Mamata to ensure arrest of Murshidabad culprits immediately

India TV News  

The National Commission for Women on Thursday said the "inaction" by West Bengal police is boosting the confidence of criminals in the state and urged the Union Home Ministry to intervene. Taking suo-motu cognisance of the killing of three members of a family, including a pregnant woman, in Murshidabad district, the NCW has written to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and …

Mamata Banerjee rubbishes MHA advisory, opposition parties second it
5 years, 9 months ago

Mamata Banerjee rubbishes MHA advisory, opposition parties second it

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday rubbished the claims of the Ministry of Home Affairs about "poor" law and order in the state, saying the Centre should send such advisories to states like Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat where "several murders have been reported in the last couple of years". The MHA sought separate reports from the West Bengal government …

For Bengal, BJP may rely on Art 355 to pressure Mamata government
5 years, 9 months ago

For Bengal, BJP may rely on Art 355 to pressure Mamata government

The Quint  

New Delhi, June 10 West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi, who on Monday met the Prime Minister and Home Minister and submitted a 5-page report along with an analysis on the post-poll violence in the state, but did not recommend invoking Article 356 that entails dismissal of a state government. Sources said the Modi government is relying on Article 355 …

Few stray post-poll clashes: Mamata government claims situation in West Bengal under control
5 years, 9 months ago

Few stray post-poll clashes: Mamata government claims situation in West Bengal under control

India TV News  

Stating that there were a few "stray post-poll clashes" in West Bengal, the Mamata Banerjee government Sunday claimed that situation in the state was "under control" in a letter to the Centre, which had issued an advisory after four people died in violence between workers of the Trinamool Congress and the BJP. State Chief Secretary Malay Kumar De wrote that …

EC clamps down on Bengal poll campaign, leaves Narendra Modi, Mamata Banerjee sparring | What happens now?
5 years, 10 months ago

EC clamps down on Bengal poll campaign, leaves Narendra Modi, Mamata Banerjee sparring | What happens now?

India Today  

The ongoing tussle between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal finally culminated in the Election Commission invoking Article 324 of the Constitution to curtail campaigning for the last phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal. Ban gift to Modi-Shah: Mamata Attacking the Election Commission for curtailing the campaigning for the last phase …

Mamata Banerjee says West Bengal govt yet to receive MHA notice for action against Kolkata Police chief Rajeev Kumar
6 years, 1 month ago

Mamata Banerjee says West Bengal govt yet to receive MHA notice for action against Kolkata Police chief Rajeev Kumar

Firstpost  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s statement came a day after she described as “blatant lie” the MHA’s charge that Rajeev Kumar had participated in her dharna and said the Kolkata Police commissioner never went up to the dais. Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the state government is yet to receive any notice from the …

CBI vs Mamata Banerjee: SC directs Kolkata Police chief to appear before CBI, but says 'no coercive steps, no arrest'
6 years, 1 month ago

CBI vs Mamata Banerjee: SC directs Kolkata Police chief to appear before CBI, but says 'no coercive steps, no arrest'

India TV News  

In a major blow to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the Kolkata Police Commissioner will have to cooperate with the CBI in the Saradha ponzi scam porobe. He said we want to meet at mutual place,if you want to ask for any clarification, you can come & we can sit 11:25 am: …

Mamata Banerjee holding protest to ‘save herself’ from CBI, says Prakash Javadekar; claims breakdown of order in West Bengal
6 years, 1 month ago

Mamata Banerjee holding protest to ‘save herself’ from CBI, says Prakash Javadekar; claims breakdown of order in West Bengal

Firstpost  

The situation in West Bengal is an Emergency imposed by Mamata Banerjee, not by us, HRD minister Prakash Javadekar said on Monday. Kolkata: The situation in West Bengal is an Emergency imposed by Mamata Banerjee, not by us, the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Monday. Terming the incident as “one of a kind”, Javadekar said that never before a CBI …

Kolkata Police-CBI face-off: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s sit-in continues
6 years, 1 month ago

Kolkata Police-CBI face-off: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s sit-in continues

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s dharna against the CBI’s attempt to question the Kolkata Police commissioner in connection with chit fund scams is underway in the state capital. An all-out war broke out between the Centre and the Mamata Banerjee government on Sunday, with the feisty West Bengal leader beginning the sit-in protest in front of Metro Cinema over …

Stopped from questioning Kolkata police chief, CBI to approach Supreme Court on Monday; CM Mamata Banerjee sits on 'dharna', protests erupt in state
6 years, 1 month ago

Stopped from questioning Kolkata police chief, CBI to approach Supreme Court on Monday; CM Mamata Banerjee sits on 'dharna', protests erupt in state

India TV News  

Stopped from questioning Kolkata police chief, CBI to approach Supreme Court on Monday; CM Mamata Banerjee sits on 'dharna', protests erupt in state Kolkata saw a faceoff outside Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar's residence on Sunday when a CBI team arrived to question him in connection with the Saradha chit fund case, but was stopped from entering. Kolkata Police and CBI …

Demand for Gorkhaland: Mamata Banerjee holds meeting to discuss fresh violence in Darjeeling
7 years, 8 months ago

Demand for Gorkhaland: Mamata Banerjee holds meeting to discuss fresh violence in Darjeeling

Firstpost  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today held a meeting with senior officials to take stock of the situation in Darjeeling hills where fresh arson and violence have been reported Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday held a meeting with senior officials to take stock of the situation in Darjeeling hills where fresh arson and violence have …

Mamata Banerjee denies government not cooperating with Saradha probe
10 years, 9 months ago

Mamata Banerjee denies government not cooperating with Saradha probe

India TV News  

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday challenged the opposition to substantiate its allegation that her government was not cooperating with the Saradha probe, and claimed the law and order situation was "very peaceful". Banerjee, replying to the debate on the motion of grants for the home department, rubbished opposition allegations that the ruling party was perpetrating violence on …

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