‘No democracy in West Bengal’: BJP targets Mamata Banerjee over Sandeshkhali row
1 year 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, an island in North 24 Parganas, has been on the boil since February 8 after its residents, mostly women, hit the streets demanding the arrest of Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan and his two aides arrest over allegations of sexual assault and land grabbing. So far, 18 people, including local TMC leaders Hazra and Uttam Sardar, both close aides of Shahjahan, have been arrested in connection with complaints of sexual assault, land grabbing and inciting violence in Sandeshkhali.

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‘Fake Hinduism’: Mamata Banerjee slams Suvendu Adhikari's Muslim MLAs remark
4 days, 3 hours ago

‘Fake Hinduism’: Mamata Banerjee slams Suvendu Adhikari's Muslim MLAs remark

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari over his remark on Muslim MLAs, further accusing the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party of importing “fake Hinduism” to West Bengal. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee According to a PTI report, Suvendu Adhikari claimed that if the BJP comes to …

BJP woman supporter alleges rape inside Trinamool office in Bengal, row erupts
6 days, 16 hours ago

BJP woman supporter alleges rape inside Trinamool office in Bengal, row erupts

India Today  

A woman BJP supporter has alleged that she was raped inside a Trinamool Congress office in West Midnapore district by a village chief and his aide. The two accused, however, have filed a counter-complaint against the woman, while a political row also erupted between West Bengal's ruling party and the opposition BJP. "If there is any evidence that what the …

India concerned over Bangladesh's release of 'violent extremists', backs 'inclusive' elections
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1 week, 2 days ago

India concerned over Bangladesh's release of 'violent extremists', backs 'inclusive' elections

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday expressed concern over Bangladesh's release of “violent extremists” and emphasised that it is the interim government's responsibility to protect Hindus, other minorities and their religious institutions, while also advocating for inclusive and participatory elections. Answering a volley of questions on the internal situation in Bangladesh, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We support a …

‘Mamata Banerjee wants to become PM’: BJP MP on Bengal CM’s ’Mrityu Kumbh’ remark
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Mamata Banerjee wants to become PM’: BJP MP on Bengal CM’s ’Mrityu Kumbh’ remark

Live Mint  

Criticising West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her ‘Mrityu Kumbh’ remark, state BJP vice president Jagannath Sarkar on Wednesday said that the TMC supremo is making these statements to “be the Prime Minister” of India. Mamata Banerjee attacked the BJP government in UP and the Centre on Tuesday and asserted that the Maha Kumbh has turned into a ‘Mrityu …

Saif Ali Khan attack: BJP slams Mamata Banerjee’s West Bengal government in political blame game; here’s why
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Saif Ali Khan attack: BJP slams Mamata Banerjee’s West Bengal government in political blame game; here’s why

Live Mint  

Saif Ali Khan has been in the spotlight since the the burglary attempt at his house in which the intruder stabbed him multiple times. BJP lashes out at Opposition: ‘Exploit illegal immigrants as vote banks’ This sparked a row on social media, as BJP leader Amit Malviya called out opposition parties, including the Congress and Mamata Banerjee's West Bengal government, …

'Mamata Will Be Jailed If BJP Wins Bengal': Suvendu's Warning In Sandeshkhali Day After CM's Visit
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Mamata Will Be Jailed If BJP Wins Bengal': Suvendu's Warning In Sandeshkhali Day After CM's Visit

ABP News  

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has said that if the saffron party comes to power in West Bengal, it will send Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to jail for arresting the protesting women in Sandeshkhali. The remark comes a day after Mamata Banerjee attended a programme in Sandeshkhali during her first visit to the area since allegations of sexual harassment and land …

If BJP wins...: Suvendu Adhikari's warning to Mamata Banerjee in Sandeshkhali
2 months, 2 weeks ago

If BJP wins...: Suvendu Adhikari's warning to Mamata Banerjee in Sandeshkhali

India Today  

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said if the saffron party came to power in West Bengal, it would send Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to jail for arresting the women in Sandeshkhali for protesting against the alleged misdeeds by local Trinamool Congress leaders. He claimed that the Trinamool Congress government framed false charges against protesting women in Sandeshkhali and said …

Bengali Muslim migrant in Delhi threatens Yogi Adityanath, wants Congress govt despite free electricity and water
3 months ago

Bengali Muslim migrant in Delhi threatens Yogi Adityanath, wants Congress govt despite free electricity and water

Op India  

On 13th December, Khabar India, a YouTube-based news channel, published a video on the sidelines of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for early 2025. Open threat to UP CM Yogi Adityanath The interview took a disturbing turn when one of the Muslim migrant workers expressed anger towards UP CM Yogi Adityanath, specifically targeting him for the construction of the …

Uddhav Thackeray questions PM Modi over safety of Hindus in Bangladesh; BJP hits back
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3 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray questions PM Modi over safety of Hindus in Bangladesh; BJP hits back

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said the Bharatiya Janata Party uses its Hindutva agenda only for “electoral purposes”. In a post on X, Mr. Aaditya Thackeray said, “Uddhav Thackeray ji today raised questions about the Union Government and Prime Minister’s silence on the attacks faced by Hindus in Bangladesh. Just like with Manipur violence, which is in our …

Uddhav slams Modi government over Bangladesh violence against Hindus
3 months ago

Uddhav slams Modi government over Bangladesh violence against Hindus

Deccan Chronicle  

Thackeray slammed the BJP saying its Hindutva is only for votes and tried to corner the saffron party demanding the Indian government should inform Parliament what steps it is taking to protect Hindus in Bangladesh, where minorities have faced violent attacks. On behalf of all Hindus, I request Prime Minister Modi that just as he stopped the war in Ukraine …

DC Edit | Dhaka needs to act swiftly, firmly to restore normalcy
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3 months ago

DC Edit | Dhaka needs to act swiftly, firmly to restore normalcy

Deccan Chronicle  

India has had its say on the situation in Bangladesh where the safety of minorities has been under a grave threat. It was on the cards that Bangladesh would come up with the response that India’s premises were based on “misleading and false information” and that whatever is happening in the country since the fall of Sheikh Hasina Wazed’s government …

Mamata Hits Back at Bangladesh Leaders Over Bengal, Bihar, Odisha Claim
3 months ago

Mamata Hits Back at Bangladesh Leaders Over Bengal, Bihar, Odisha Claim

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday warned some Bangladeshi politicians that the Indians would not sit down to have a “lollipop” to their claim to take over Bengal along with two other neighbouring states. Her swipe to the Bangladeshi leaders came on a day when Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri visited Dhaka and held meetings with the …

'You will occupy Bengal... and we will have lollipops?': Mamata takes Bangladeshi leaders to task after provocative statements
3 months, 1 week ago

'You will occupy Bengal... and we will have lollipops?': Mamata takes Bangladeshi leaders to task after provocative statements

Firstpost  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly responded to provocative remarks made by certain Bangladeshi politicians, who claimed that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly responded to provocative remarks made by certain Bangladeshi politicians, who claimed that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days. While addressing the West Bengal Assembly, …

Mamata Banerjee mocks Bangladeshi leaders over ‘occupy Bengal, Odisha’ claim: 'India will have lollipop?'
3 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee mocks Bangladeshi leaders over ‘occupy Bengal, Odisha’ claim: 'India will have lollipop?'

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday took a dig at remarks by some Bangladeshi politicians, who said the country has legitimate claims over Bengal, Bihar and Odisha, and wondered whether Indians “would have lollipop” when external forces would try to occupy Indian lands. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee speaks in state assembly in Kolkata. Speaking in the …

‘Will we have lollipops?’ Mamata Banerjee slams Bangladeshi politicians over ’occupy Bengal, Bihar and Odisha’ claim
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Will we have lollipops?’ Mamata Banerjee slams Bangladeshi politicians over ’occupy Bengal, Bihar and Odisha’ claim

Live Mint  

Mamata Banerjee issued a furious rebuttal on Monday after a section of Bangladeshi politicians laid claim to West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. The WB Chief Minister also urged people to stay calm and insisted that her state would always stand by any decision taken by the Centre. The grouping headed by Khaleda Zia sparked outrage last week after a senior …

Mamata Banerjee's 'lollipop' jab over Bangladesh leader's 'occupy Bengal' claim
3 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee's 'lollipop' jab over Bangladesh leader's 'occupy Bengal' claim

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday spoke about the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, urging all communities in the state to maintain peace and avoid any provocation. Addressing the West Bengal state Assembly, she also reacted sharply to a recent remark by a leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party that the country has legitimate rights over Bengal, Bihar, …

Mamata Banerjee on Bangladesh's territorial claims including Bengal: Will we have lollipop?
3 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee on Bangladesh's territorial claims including Bengal: Will we have lollipop?

India TV News  

In a fiery speech in the West Bengal Assembly, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responded to provocative remarks made by Bangladeshi politicians who claimed their country had legitimate territorial rights over parts of India, including Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. Banerjee, not one to shy away from stirring words, quipped, “When external forces come to occupy Indian land, would Indians be handed …

'Will we have lollipops while you occupy land?' Mamata's dig at Bangladeshi politicians' remarks
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3 months, 1 week ago

'Will we have lollipops while you occupy land?' Mamata's dig at Bangladeshi politicians' remarks

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly reacted to provocative statements by a section of Bangladeshi politicians that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days, calling them "absurd" and dismissing it by saying, "you will occupy Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, and we will have lollipops?" While addressing the West Bengal Assembly, Banerjee, without naming anyone, condemned the circulation …

Mayawati blames Congress ‘mistakes’ for rising violence and ‘suffering’ in Bangladesh
3 months, 1 week ago

Mayawati blames Congress ‘mistakes’ for rising violence and ‘suffering’ in Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Saturday claimed that religious minorities in Bangladesh are “suffering” because of the alleged mistakes committed by the Congress in the past. or they should be brought back to India by talking to the government there, because of the mistake of Congress, they are suffering losses,” news agency ANI reported Mayawati as saying. “Congress party …

Congress moves privilege motion against 2 BJP MPs over ‘traitor’, ‘Soros link’ barbs at Rahul Gandhi
3 months, 1 week ago

Congress moves privilege motion against 2 BJP MPs over ‘traitor’, ‘Soros link’ barbs at Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Friday moved a privilege motion against Bharatiya Janata Party MPs Nishikant Dubey and Sambit Patra over their remarks against Lok Sabha leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi and BJP MP Sambit Patra “We moved a privilege motion against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and Sambit Patra. In …

‘Not conducive to fair probe’: SC shifts cases of BJP leader to CBI
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Not conducive to fair probe’: SC shifts cases of BJP leader to CBI

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred the investigation of two criminal cases against West Bengal BJP leader and advocate Kabir Shankar Bose from the state police to the Central Bureau of Investigation, stating that “the politically charged atmosphere in the State of West Bengal may not be very conducive to a fair investigation” by the local police. The bench, comprising …

India asks Bangladesh to protect minorities, hopes monk will get fair treatment
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India asks Bangladesh to protect minorities, hopes monk will get fair treatment

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday urged Bangladesh’s interim government to protect Hindus and other minority communities in the face of threats and targeted attacks and called for the case of a Bangladeshi monk arrested on a charge of sedition to be dealt with fairly and transparently. We once again call upon Bangladesh to take all the steps for the protection …

Mamata Banerjee reacts to attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus: ‘Stand with Modi govt on the issue’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee reacts to attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus: ‘Stand with Modi govt on the issue’

Hindustan Times  

The arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, an International Society for Krishna Consciousness monk, and escalating attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh have drawn sharp reactions from Indian leaders, who have called for immediate intervention by the Narendra Modi government and international bodies. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that her government stands with the Centre on this …

Assam MLA writes to Modi, pleads for India’s intervention in Bangladesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam MLA writes to Modi, pleads for India’s intervention in Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Assam MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha has written a letter to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pleading for India’s intervention on atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh and ensuring the release of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das. Mr Purkayastha, a Congress MLA who has extended support to the BJP government without giving up his assembly membership has urged the PM for …

Mamata Banerjee cracks down on corruption in Bengal Police: Don't spare anyone
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee cracks down on corruption in Bengal Police: Don't spare anyone

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday pulled up the state's top cop over allegations of corruption in the lower ranks of the police force. In a meeting with the top officials of the state, Banerjee directed West Bengal's Director General of Police, Rajeev Kumar, that no official or political leader, facing corruption charges, should be spared from legal …

West Bengal running like Kim Jong Un regime: Union minister slams Mamata Banerjee
3 months, 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'
4 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 …

Fighting for justice in Bengal: BJP President J.P. Nadda
5 months ago

Fighting for justice in Bengal: BJP President J.P. Nadda

The Hindu  

As protests continue over the R. G. Kar rape and murder case in Kolkata, Union Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party President Jagat Prakash Nadda has said the BJP is committed to fighting injustice in West Bengal. Speaking at a Durga Puja event at Kolkata’s Santosh Mitra Square, Mr. Nadda affirmed the BJP’s “commitment to fighting injustice in West Bengal.” …

What next in West Bengal?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What next in West Bengal?

Hindustan Times  

The decision of junior doctors on strike in West Bengal to suspend their strike and provide essential services from Saturday will come as a relief to large sections of the population that depend on public hospitals. The striking doctors decided in favour of the partial resumption of services after the state chief secretary issued a set of directives to ensure …

Declare Bengal's independence from Modi rule, Bangladesh Islamist tells Mamata
6 months ago

Declare Bengal's independence from Modi rule, Bangladesh Islamist tells Mamata

India Today  

Bangladeshi Islamic radical Jashimuddin Rahmani Hafi, who was released after Hasina's fall by the interim government, has asked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to "free Bengal from Modi's rule and declare its independence". "We will tell Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal to free Bengal from Modi's rule and declare independence," Jashimuddin Rahmani said in the inflammatory monologue. JASHIMUDDIN RAHMANI …

Judicial officers express concern over their safety in West Bengal
6 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
6 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 …

BJP says Jawhar Sircar's letter to Mamata exposes 'corruption, dictatorial attitude’ within TMC
6 months, 1 week ago

BJP says Jawhar Sircar's letter to Mamata exposes 'corruption, dictatorial attitude’ within TMC

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday in a scathing attack said that Trinamool Congress MP Jawhar Sircar's letter to West Bengal chief minister and party supremo Mamata Banerjee has exposed the "dirt, corruption and dictatorial attitude" within the ruling party in West Bengal. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said that Sircar's letter indicates that every institution in West Bengal has …

UP News: Rahul Gandhi Slams UP Government Over Mangesh Yadav Encounter | ABP News
6 months, 1 week ago

UP News: Rahul Gandhi Slams UP Government Over Mangesh Yadav Encounter | ABP News

ABP News  

Political tensions have escalated in Uttar Pradesh following the encounter of Mangesh Yadav in Sultanpur. The incident has sparked outrage, with Mangesh Yadav's family accusing the police of brutality and questioning the fairness of the encounter. He emphasized that the tears of Mangesh Yadav's family raise a crucial question for the entire nation: "Who decides who lives and who dies— …

BJP Alleges 7 Rapes In 48 Hours In Bengal, Blames CM Mamata Banerjee
6 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Alleges 7 Rapes In 48 Hours In Bengal, Blames CM Mamata Banerjee

ABP News  

Kolkata, Aug 30 The BJP on Friday alleged that seven rape cases have been reported from different parts of West Bengal in the last 48 hours but the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is threatening doctors over their protests on R.G. 7 rapes and in some cases murders too, reported from Mamata Banerjee’s West Bengal in last 48 hours…. But in …

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee
6 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 …

CMs and political leaders from other states slam Mamata Banerjee for her threatening remarks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CMs and political leaders from other states slam Mamata Banerjee for her threatening remarks

Op India  

The Kolkata rape case has intensified outrage in the state of West Bengal against the incumbent CM Mamata Banerjee. Please remember, I love Bangladesh, they speak like us, and their culture is the same as ours, but Bangladesh is a separate nation, and India is a separate nation.” Kolkata: CM Mamata Banerjee says, "Remember if Bengal is burned, then Assam, …

Kolkata rape-murder: Mamata Banerjee faces backlash for ‘threatening doctors, northeast’; CMs, BJP leaders hit back
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata rape-murder: Mamata Banerjee faces backlash for ‘threatening doctors, northeast’; CMs, BJP leaders hit back

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata rape case: The Bharatiya Janata Party has hit out at West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly threatening protesting doctors and northeastern states during a public rally at Trinamool Congress Chhatra Parishad foundation day on Wednesday. From left: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and her Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma. Speaking at …

Bengal govt deaf: BJP slams CM Mamata Banerjee for mishandling protests
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengal govt deaf: BJP slams CM Mamata Banerjee for mishandling protests

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A day after Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gaurav Bhatia called West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee a “dictator who targeted students instead of criminals”, party spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi accused Banerjee of using manipulative language to intimidate doctors, potentially jeopardising their careers. BJP spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi In a press conference at the BJP headquarters in …

‘Mamata ji, a dictator after Hitler,’ BJP’s Kailash Vijayvargiya claims ‘absence’ of democracy in West Bengal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Mamata ji, a dictator after Hitler,’ BJP’s Kailash Vijayvargiya claims ‘absence’ of democracy in West Bengal

Live Mint  

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has taken a potshot at Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee over ongoing unrest and protest in Kolkata saying that “if there is any dictator after Hitler in today's time, it is Mamata ji.” “There is a nexus between the police, anti-social elements and politicians. It is a matter of great shame that …

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: Proposal for anti-rape bill approved
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: Proposal for anti-rape bill approved

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata rape-murder case highlights: The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party observed a 12-hour “Bangla Bandh” in West Bengal today to protest police action against protesters who participated in the 'Nabanna Abhijan' rally on Tuesday. Daily life was partially affected across the state as BJP workers tried stopping rail and bus services leading to police action. Over 200 people were arrested and …

SC observations raise serious questions about Trinamool govt.’s mindset: BJP
6 months, 3 weeks ago

SC observations raise serious questions about Trinamool govt.’s mindset: BJP

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said that the adverse observations of the Supreme Court on the alleged rape-murder of a doctor in Kolkata raised serious questions about the “mindset and morality” of the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal. When asked about the Central government’s role in the matter, Mr. Trivedi said it was keeping a close watch on …

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: BJP trying to gain political mileage from incident: Congress MP Tariq Anwar
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: BJP trying to gain political mileage from incident: Congress MP Tariq Anwar

The Hindu  

Reacting to the nationwide protests over the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata and subsequent allegations of the BJP that the TMC government is anti-woman, Tariq Anwar, Congress leader and MP from Bihar's Katihar, said that whenever such incidents take place, the BJP tries to gain political mileage from them. On the …

Trinamool govt. harassing those demanding justice for Kolkata rape-murder victim: BJP
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Trinamool govt. harassing those demanding justice for Kolkata rape-murder victim: BJP

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday reiterated its demand for the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing the Trinamool Congress government of harassing those seeking justice for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, and attempting to protect the perpetrators. At a press conference, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said the “dictatorial” Trinamool government has …

OPINION | Daughters live in fear: Rapists & murderers are free and fearless
6 months, 3 weeks ago

OPINION | Daughters live in fear: Rapists & murderers are free and fearless

India TV News  

It is difficult to gauge against whom West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took out a protest march in Kolkata on Friday. On Friday, Calcutta High Court described the vandalism at R G Kar Hospital as an "absolute failure of state administration". People are now asking Mamata Banerjee why she was not taking action against the Kolkata Police chief for …

RG Kar rape and murder case: Mamata Banerjee, this is a time for answers and accountability, not political manoeuvring
7 months ago

RG Kar rape and murder case: Mamata Banerjee, this is a time for answers and accountability, not political manoeuvring

Firstpost  

A look at the facts of the case indicates that the state government has tried to cover up for its serious administrative lapses through political firefighting and street activism The chief minister would do well to remember that this is a time for acknowledgement, accountability and answerability, not political gamesmanship. Image: PTI I have started writing this piece almost 24 …

'Certain political parties…’: Mamata Banerjee on mob attack at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital
7 months ago

'Certain political parties…’: Mamata Banerjee on mob attack at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital

Hindustan Times  

Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed ‘certain political parties’ were behind the mob attack at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where doctors are protesting the August 9 rape and murder of a junior doctor. Kolkata, India - Aug. 5, 2024: Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee during inaugiration of 'Vanamahotsov 2024' at the lawn of West Bengal Legislative …

West Bengal: BJP Reaches Out to Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury After Congress Exit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal: BJP Reaches Out to Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury After Congress Exit

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Close on the heels of Congress veteran Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's step down from the party chief’s post in West Bengal, a section of state BJP leaders have started reaching out to him to rope him into their party. While Rajya Sabha MP Shameek Bhattacharya asserted that the former Berhampore parliamentarian has no option other than siding with BJP, Bishnupur …

Congress divided over Mamata’s walkout: Jairam supports her, Adhir feels she is lying
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress divided over Mamata’s walkout: Jairam supports her, Adhir feels she is lying

The Hindu  

On a day when the Congress leadership in Delhi came out in support of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying the treatment she received at the NITI Aayog meeting was “unacceptable”, State Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged Ms. Banerjee may be lying. Its treatment of the West Bengal CM today, although typical of the NITI Aayog, is unacceptable,” …

Morning briefing: Bengal CM reacts to MEA statement over Bangladesh; details about Rahul Gandhi's new address, and more
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Morning briefing: Bengal CM reacts to MEA statement over Bangladesh; details about Rahul Gandhi's new address, and more

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday hit back at the Ministry of External Affairs for objecting to her ‘shelter offer’ to people from violence-hit Bangladesh. Dig deeper West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Bungalow No 5, Sunehri Bagh Road is set to be Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's new residential address as the house …

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