‘Bengal becoming a police state’: Governor sharpens attack on CM Mamata
4 years, 8 months ago

‘Bengal becoming a police state’: Governor sharpens attack on CM Mamata

Hindustan Times  

Amid increasing coronavirus disease cases, the political temperature continued soaring with governor Jagdeep Dhankhar alleging that West Bengal was emerging as a “police state” on Monday. The state’s ruling Trinamool Congress dismissed Dhankhar’s statements, made in a fresh letter to chief minister Mamata Banerjee, as “nonsense” and alleged that the governor was working as spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party party. Monday’s development was the latest in a “letter war” between West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and state Governor Jagdeep Dhankar. Monday’s development was the latest in a “letter war” between the chief minister and the governor.

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West Bengal running like Kim Jong Un regime: Union minister slams Mamata Banerjee
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Mamata Banerjee Warns of Plot to Stir Unrest During Diwali: 'I Don't Want Communal Tension'
2 months, 2 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 …

Judicial officers express concern over their safety in West Bengal
4 months ago

Judicial officers express concern over their safety in West Bengal

The Hindu  

A letter signed by three judicial officers of the Diamond Harbour Subdivisional court in West Bengal, expressing safety concerns, provided a fresh handle to the Opposition parties to target the Trinamool Congress government over the law and order situation in the State. The letter said that the incident was preceded by certain orders in Protection of Children from Sexual Offences …

Bengal: When the Mind is Without Fear… - News18
4 months ago

Bengal: When the Mind is Without Fear… - News18

News 18  

The unprecedented scenes that played out in West Bengal throughout Sunday night was than just an outpouring of solidarity with the parents of the raped and murdered woman doctor of RG Kar Medical College. The people on the streets were not recognisable political faces, nor were they the types whom the Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hitherto loved …

Bengal Governor directs Mamata Banerjee to discuss doctors' demands to sack Kolkata top cop
4 months ago

Bengal Governor directs Mamata Banerjee to discuss doctors' demands to sack Kolkata top cop

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose directed chief minister Mamata Banerjee to hold an emergency meeting of the state cabinet to discuss protesting doctor's demand to sack Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, news agency PTI reported. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose "Governor Bose has directed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to hold an emergency Cabinet meeting to discuss people's demand …

Bengal Governor attacks Mamata Banarjee for 'incomplete' anti-rape bill submission
4 months, 1 week ago

Bengal Governor attacks Mamata Banarjee for 'incomplete' anti-rape bill submission

India Today  

The Mamata Banerjee administration faced criticism from West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose for “failing to send” a technical report along with the recently passed anti-rape bill, a document necessary for his assent to the legislation, an official said. "The governor criticised the state administration for failing to attach the technical report along with the Aparajita Bill. As per the …

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

'Just Like Bangladesh...': Bengal CM Mamata Accuses Oppn Of Trying To Grab Power Using Doctor Death Issue
5 months ago

'Just Like Bangladesh...': Bengal CM Mamata Accuses Oppn Of Trying To Grab Power Using Doctor Death Issue

ABP News  

Amid the mounting attacks on the Trinamool Congress-led government in West Bengal over the alleged rape and murder of a junior doctor at a Kolkata hospital, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit back at the opposition, accusing them of trying to grab power in the state by organising "Bangladesh-like protests". Mamata Banerjee also alleged that Bengal was being subjected to a …

'Constitutional transgression': Bengal Raj Bhavan objects to Mamata's Bangladesh vow
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Constitutional transgression': Bengal Raj Bhavan objects to Mamata's Bangladesh vow

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has sought a report from chief minister Mamata Banerjee over her statement that she would offer shelter to the ‘helpless people’ from Bangladesh, which has been witnessing violent student-led protests against reservations in its civil services, the Raj Bhavan has said. In a post on X, the Raj Bhavan Media Cell reminded the West …

Kolkata top cop, DCP-ranked official face MHA action over Governor's complaint
6 months, 1 week ago

Kolkata top cop, DCP-ranked official face MHA action over Governor's complaint

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday initiated disciplinary action against Kolkata Police commissioner Vineet Goyal and a deputy commissioner of police for allegedly maligning the office of West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose by “promoting and spreading canards”. West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose has alleged that Kolkata police officers were not allowing victims of post-poll violence to meet …

West Bengal governor seeks white paper from CM Mamata Banerjee on State finances
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

West Bengal Governor demands Mamata govt to issue white paper on state finances
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

West Bengal Governor orders police to vacate Raj Bhavan premises | Here's Why
6 months, 4 weeks ago

West Bengal Governor orders police to vacate Raj Bhavan premises | Here's Why

India TV News  

Amid escalating tensions over post-poll violence in the state, West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Monday ordered city personnel deployed in the Raj Bhavan premises to immediately vacate the area so that it can be converted into a 'Jan Manch'. "The governor has directed police officers deployed inside Raj Bhavan, including the 'officer-in-charge', to immediately vacate the premises," …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Bengal BJP seeks governors’ intervention after post-poll violence reports
7 months, 1 week ago

Bengal BJP seeks governors’ intervention after post-poll violence reports

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Incidents of post-poll violence poured in from several pockets of West Bengal, including Asansol, Howrah, Bhangar, Ghatal, Konnanar, Basirhat, Jhargram and Kolkata. A BJP office allegedly set on fire amid post-poll violence in West Bengal In most of the alleged incidents, it was the Bharatiya Janata Party workers who said that they were targeted and their houses and shops …

West Bengal govt taking action in Sandeshkhali: TMC leaders
10 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal govt taking action in Sandeshkhali: TMC leaders

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress leaders on Tuesday said the party-led government in West Bengal is taking action on allegations of sexual atrocities and land grab in Sandeshkhali, and hit out at BJP leader and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai terming his letter seeking action in the matter a "gimmick". Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Trinamool Congress …

‘No democracy in West Bengal’: BJP targets Mamata Banerjee over Sandeshkhali row
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘No democracy in West Bengal’: BJP targets Mamata Banerjee over Sandeshkhali row

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday slammed the West Bengal government over the ongoing Sandeshkhali unrest, saying “there is no democracy in West Bengal”. BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi Trivedi in a press conference targeted the chief minister, saying that the state under Mamata Banerjee’s rule has become inhuman and insensitive. Sandeshkhali, …

Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemns attack on ED officials, calls it 'ghastly'
1 year ago

Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemns attack on ED officials, calls it 'ghastly'

India TV News  

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday condemned the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas during a raid. He also stated that Bengal is not a banana republic and the government should stop barbarism and vandalism in a democracy. Earlier, a few ED officers were assaulted and their vehicles were damaged allegedly by supporters …

Violence, corruption enemies of Bengal, says Governor CV Ananda Bose
1 year, 6 months ago

Violence, corruption enemies of Bengal, says Governor CV Ananda Bose

India TV News  

Bengal violence: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday made a statement on political violence in the state saying that Bengal has two enemies -- violence and corruption. The Governor's statement has come in the wake of the violence which took place during the recently concluded Panchayat elections in the state, counting for which is taking place today. "Political …

DC Edit | Check political violence in Bengal, it's out of control
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Check political violence in Bengal, it's out of control

Deccan Chronicle  

Violence has become the hallmark of elections in West Bengal and the election to local self-government bodies this year does not show a break from the trend — as many as 20 people have been killed and hundreds injured with an equal number of lives lost in the run-up to the election held on Saturday. Clashes began immediately after the …

Bengal On Fire; Guns Brandished, Vehicles Torched As Nearly Two Dozen Die In Violence | Top Updates
1 year, 6 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 …

BJP asks poll body to remove Bengal police chief over pre-poll violence remarks
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP asks poll body to remove Bengal police chief over pre-poll violence remarks

India Today  

Ahead of the July 8 West Bengal panchayat polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shishir Bajoria wrote to the State Election Commission on Thursday, asking for the removal of the state police chief for his statements on the deaths in the Bengal pre-poll violence. Just because two or three incidents of extreme violence have occurred, it does not mean that …

Mamata government complicit in Bengal violence, alleges Sitaram Yechury
1 year, 6 months ago

Mamata government complicit in Bengal violence, alleges Sitaram Yechury

The Hindu  

Days after the joint Opposition meeting, General Secretary of Communist Party of India Sitaram Yechury attacked All India Trinamool Congress party alleging that the State administration is complicit in the political violence that has killed 10 persons during the ongoing panchayat elections. His comments come days after the two parties sat across each other in the joint Opposition meeting held …

‘Political violence will not to be tolerated’: West Bengal governor in Bhangore
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Political violence will not to be tolerated’: West Bengal governor in Bhangore

Hindustan Times  

A day after four persons were killed in clashes across West Bengal where panchayat elections are due on July 8, Governor CV Ananda Bose visited one of the violence-hit areas near Kolkata on Friday. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose The governor said that political violence will not be tolerated, asserting that “there will be action and no alibi for …

West Bengal rural polls | No violence will be tolerated, says Governor Bose
1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

BJP trying to create violence in West Bengal in lines of Manipur: CM Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 7 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. …

Mamata Banerjee says encounters in UP became 'normal', suggests people to protest
1 year, 8 months ago

Mamata Banerjee says encounters in UP became 'normal', suggests people to protest

Hindustan Times  

Encounters have become ‘normal’ for people in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged as she doubled down her attack against the Yogi Adityanath government after gangster-turned politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were shot dead at point-blank range on Saturday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna, in Howrah, …

West Bengal violence: Home Ministry seeks report
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal violence: Home Ministry seeks report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union home ministry on Tuesday sought a report from the Mamata Banerjee government on the violence during Rama Navami in Howrah, Hooghly and nearby areas. Sources said the home ministry has sought a detailed report from the state government over the violence that broke out between two groups when a Rama Navami procession was taken out in …

Bengal violence: Amit Shah speaks to governor, BJP chief
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengal violence: Amit Shah speaks to governor, BJP chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: A day after the violence at the Rama Navami rally in Howrah, near Kolkata, fresh unrest was reported from the trouble-hit areas in the town on the banks of the river Hooghly, while 36 persons were arrested by the police. Worried over the situation, Union home minister Amit Shah called up West Bengal governor C.V. Ananda Bose and state …

West Bengal governor condemns attack on Union minister’s convoy
1 year, 10 months ago

West Bengal governor condemns attack on Union minister’s convoy

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday condemned the attack on the convoy of Union minister of state for home, Nisith Pramanik, in Cooch Behar on Saturday and said “anti-social elements which try to take law into their hands will be dealt with sternly”. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose. According to a statement issued by Raj Bhavan, the …

Will not be a 'mute witness': Bengal Guv seeks report over attack on Nisith Pramanik's convoy
1 year, 10 months 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 …

Plot twist in Bengal: Guv heaps praise on govt as BJP walks out
1 year, 11 months ago

Plot twist in Bengal: Guv heaps praise on govt as BJP walks out

Hindustan Times  

In another incident highlighting the turnaround in the hostility that existed between the Raj Bhavan and chief minister’s office for three years, new West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose kicked off the Budget session of the state assembly on Wednesday with a glowing speech of the Trinamool Congress government’s achievements, even as Bharatiya Janata Party leaders sloganeered and walked out …

Bengal governor draws criticism from BJP for praising Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengal governor draws criticism from BJP for praising Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

West Bengal Rampage: Is TMC Government Sowing the Seeds of India’s Partition in 21st Century? - News18
2 years, 2 months ago

West Bengal Rampage: Is TMC Government Sowing the Seeds of India’s Partition in 21st Century? - News18

News 18  

On October 9, Hindu households were ransacked, vehicles razed, and shops torched by the so-called oppressed Muslim minority in Mominpur, Dompara, and areas of West Bengal’s Ekbalpur, Kolkata over desecration of their flag. Consequently, the West Bengal Police imposed section 144 for two days in the Ekbalpur region of the state for two days starting October 10. The Calcutta High …

Violence-Hit Bengal is a Ticking Islamist Bomb, But Mamata Banerjee Remains in Denial - News18
2 years, 3 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 …

What's behind Mamata Banerjee's change of heart for PM Modi | OPINION
2 years, 3 months ago

What's behind Mamata Banerjee's change of heart for PM Modi | OPINION

India Today  

Multiple anti-BJP leaders have harboured dreams of becoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s challenger. If AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal surpassed his own party’s expectations and retook Delhi in 2020 against the combined might of the BJP’s big two, Mamata Banerjee of the TMC did the same the next year in West Bengal, humbling many psephologists who had projected a lotus bloom powered …

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar as BJP’s V-P Candidate Would Not Let Mamata Heave a Sigh of Relief
2 years, 5 months ago

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar as BJP’s V-P Candidate Would Not Let Mamata Heave a Sigh of Relief

News 18  

On July 30, 2019 when Jagdeep Dhankhar walked into the premises of the majestic Raj Bhavan in Kolkata to take the mantle over from his predecessor and octogenarian Kesari Nath Tripathi as the 27th Governor of West Bengal, little could political observers foresee the level of political tussle which two of the highest offices of the state would be engaged …

Bill replacing Governor with CM Mamata Banerjee as chancellor of university passed; Dhankhar reacts
2 years, 6 months ago

Bill replacing Governor with CM Mamata Banerjee as chancellor of university passed; Dhankhar reacts

India TV News  

Highlights The West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday passed a Bill Bill seeks to replace governor with CM as chancellor of the state’s University of Health Sciences Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said that he will consider those bills without any "bias or prejudice" West Bengal news: The West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday passed a Bill that seeks to replace the governor with …

Bengal govt 'completely failed to maintain law & order' in Howrah, says BJP MP; asks Amit Shah to deploy central forces
2 years, 7 months ago

Bengal govt 'completely failed to maintain law & order' in Howrah, says BJP MP; asks Amit Shah to deploy central forces

Firstpost  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP from West Bengal accused Trinamool Congress-led state government of allowing the violence in Howrah district to spiral for vested political interests Kolkata: Bharatiya Janata Party MP from West Bengal, Saumitra Khan, on Saturday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding immediate deployment of central forces in violence-hit Howrah district which had witnessed arson over controversial …

Dhankhar is just an excuse: Mamata is the new communist, can’t brook any political challenge
2 years, 7 months ago

Dhankhar is just an excuse: Mamata is the new communist, can’t brook any political challenge

Firstpost  

The Trinamool Congress has not just dislodged the communists, it has emerged as the new communist regime in a certain sense. Much like the communists, no degree of political challenge is acceptable, it must be repeatedly crushed at every level The West Bengal government is all set to move a Bill that will oust the Governor as the chancellor of …

Ceaseless sparring in West Bengal: State government and Governor remain at odds
2 years, 8 months ago

Ceaseless sparring in West Bengal: State government and Governor remain at odds

The Hindu  

FOR the last three years, sinceJagdeep Dhankhar became Governor of West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress government and the Raj Bhavan have been locked in a continuous and relentless battle, the like of which has never been witnessed in the State. “It will be appropriate for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to proactively catalyse development bonhomie with all concerned as it is …

Armed With Law & Order Situation as Weapon, BJP Gears Up for Bengal Battle 2.0 But TMC Isn't Worried
2 years, 9 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 governor summons CM Mamata Banerjee over Birbhum violence: 'Increased lawlessness and violence'
2 years, 9 months ago

Bengal governor summons CM Mamata Banerjee over Birbhum violence: 'Increased lawlessness and violence'

India TV News  

Highlights "Recent alarmingly worrisome developments. make it imperative that you spare time for interaction" "Already cliff hanging governance in state.has recently been further strained" 8 people were charred to death in Birbhum Birbhum/Rampurhat Violence News: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday shot off a strongly-worded letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over Birbhum violence and the scuffle that broke …

Dhankhar alleges Didi trying to shield West Bengal carnage culprits
2 years, 9 months ago

Dhankhar alleges Didi trying to shield West Bengal carnage culprits

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday accused chief minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to protect the culprits of the massacre at Rampurhat in Birbhum in the garb of a special investigation team probe by her government. In a reply letter to Ms Banerjee's claims on Tuesday, Mr Dhankhar wrote, "There will be no credibility of your stand of …

Birbhum violence: Attempts being made to shield guilty, alleges Bengal governor
2 years, 9 months ago

Birbhum violence: Attempts being made to shield guilty, alleges Bengal governor

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday launched an all out attack on chief minister Mamata Banerjee over the Birbhum violence in which nine people including a panchayat member belonging to ruling Trinamool Congress were killed. In a strongly-worded letter, the governor wrote, "As usual, you have taken an accusatory stance at my restrained reaction to grisly carnage worst in …

Bengal Arson: Centre seeks report in 72 hours, BJP asks for Mamata Banerjee's resignation
2 years, 9 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: Crack down on political violence
2 years, 10 months ago

Bengal: Crack down on political violence

Hindustan Times  

In the span of a few hours on Sunday, two councillors from the Trinamool Congress and Congress parties were shot dead in separate incidents in West Bengal, highlighting, once again, the alarming levels of political violence that have come to characterise the state. That the twin shoot-ings came weeks after the sensational killing of political worker Anis Khan should set …

West Bengal: Governor takes dig at Mamata Banerjee, says she applauded disorder in the House
2 years, 10 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Bengal civic polls: Sporadic clashes reported, Guv summons state election commissioner
2 years, 10 months ago

Bengal civic polls: Sporadic clashes reported, Guv summons state election commissioner

India Today  

Reports of violence and malpractices marred the West Bengal civic elections on Sunday as the state went to polls to elect 2,171 councillors across 108 municipalities. Meanwhile, following reports of violence across the state during civic polls, West Bengal Governor, Jagdeep Dhankhar has asked the State Election Commissioner to brief him over the matter before 10 am Monday. “State Election …

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