Abhishek Banerjee questions sports, celebs' silence on Manmohan Singh's demise: 'Fear of govt backlash'
6 days, 2 hours 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" whose visionary leadership reshaped the nation's economy, he also claimed that the "complete silence" of the sports and film fraternities may have stemmed from fear of government backlash. "It is both shocking and disheartening to see the complete silence from prominent figures in the SPORTS and FILM industries — individuals who are often celebrated as ‘ROLE MODELS’. It appears this silence is driven by fear of government backlash, as staying silent on national issues has become the norm for many of these so-called ‘ICONS’," Banerjee wrote in a post on X.

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TMC's Abhishek Banerjee slams sports, film personalities over "silence" on Manmohan Singh's demise
5 days, 17 hours ago

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee slams sports, film personalities over "silence" on Manmohan Singh's demise

Hindustan Times  

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Congress, BJP Clash Over Manmohan Singh’s Last Rites
6 days, 7 hours ago

Congress, BJP Clash Over Manmohan Singh’s Last Rites

Deccan Chronicle  

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"Congress damaged dignity of Manmohan Singh": BJP asks party to not play "politics" in his name
6 days, 13 hours ago

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Op India  

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Rahul Gandhi says Modi govt ‘completely insulted’ late PM Manmohan Singh, questions last rites at Nigambodh Ghat

Live Mint  

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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  

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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  

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Top political leaders react to Dhankhar mimicry row
1 year ago

Top political leaders react to Dhankhar mimicry row

Live Mint  

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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  

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Abhishek Banerjee ‘attacked’ during mega MGNREGA protest; TMC alleges conspiracy
1 year, 3 months ago

Abhishek Banerjee ‘attacked’ during mega MGNREGA protest; TMC alleges conspiracy

Hindustan Times  

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Abhishek Banerjee's push within TMC | Growing new roots
1 year, 7 months ago

Abhishek Banerjee's push within TMC | Growing new roots

India Today  

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TMC's Abhishek Banerjee bats for no elections amid third wave, says its 'personal opinion'
2 years, 11 months ago

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India Today  

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Disgruntled TMC MP Prasun Banerjee meets youth wing chief, says he is not leaving party
3 years, 11 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Disgruntled TMC MP meets Abhishek Banerjee, says he is not leaving party
3 years, 11 months ago

Disgruntled TMC MP meets Abhishek Banerjee, says he is not leaving party

Hindustan Times  

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4 years ago

Abhishek Banerjee: TMC’s Prince Who May Soon Face The Music

The Quint  

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