Mamata terms meeting with PM a courtesy call
3 years, 5 months ago

Mamata terms meeting with PM a courtesy call

The Hindu  

A united Opposition against the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is a given, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said minutes after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday. ‘Opposition unity will automatically happen’ “Opposition unity will automatically happen,” Ms. Banerjee said. “I had asked for an appointment with the PM to seek his blessings after winning the Bengal Assembly polls for the third time.” During the brief meeting, she said she has urged the Prime Minister to ensure more doses of COVID-19 vaccine for Bengal. Ms. Banerjee also said she will be meeting Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav in the next few days.

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Mani Shankar Aiyar’s BIG claim: Rahul Gandhi will command greater respect if…
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Mani Shankar Aiyar’s BIG claim: Rahul Gandhi will command greater respect if…

Live Mint  

Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar has suggested that the grand-old party should be ready to shun the leadership of the opposition INDIA bloc. Soon after the Maharashtra results, Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took a veiled swipe at the Grand Old Party. Banerjee expressed interest in running the INDIA bloc— …

'I Am Indebted': Mamata On Oppn Leaders Backing Her To Lead INDIA Bloc
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

'I Am Indebted': Mamata On Oppn Leaders Backing Her To Lead INDIA Bloc

ABP News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed gratitude to several senior leaders of the INDIA bloc for supporting her as the potential leader of the non-BJP coalition. therefore she has the right to say so.” Prominent leaders like NCP chief Sharad Pawar and RJD president Lalu Prasad have expressed their support for Mamata Banerjee. Additionally, YSRCP Rajya Sabha …

Mamata thanks everyone who supported her to lead INDIA bloc
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Mamata thanks everyone who supported her to lead INDIA bloc

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday thanked several senior leaders of the INDIA bloc who endorsed her to lead the Opposition coalition. Her remarks came after veteran Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday said that the leadership of INDIA bloc may be given to Mamata Banerjee. Several leaders of the Trinamool Congress in the past …

Mamata Banerjee thanks those backing her for INDIA bloc leadership: ‘I also want…'
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Mamata Banerjee thanks those backing her for INDIA bloc leadership: ‘I also want…'

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the leaders who have backed her for a leadership role within the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance bloc, PTI reported. Sharad Pawar, Lalu Yadav back Mamata Earlier, Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav openly backed Mamata Banerjee. Pawar had expressed his …

Mamata Banerjee’s first reaction after Opposition leaders back her as INDIA bloc leader: ‘Grateful to…’
1 month ago

Mamata Banerjee’s first reaction after Opposition leaders back her as INDIA bloc leader: ‘Grateful to…’

Live Mint  

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banarjee on Wednesday thanked Opposition leaders after they backed her as the leader of INDIA bloc amid discussions about leadership change. Several opposition leaders, including Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and former Bihar Chief Minister and Union Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, have backed Mamata. The YSR Congress Party, which is …

'Want INDIA to stay well': Mamata thanks leaders backing her to lead opposition alliance
1 month ago

'Want INDIA to stay well': Mamata thanks leaders backing her to lead opposition alliance

New Indian Express  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday thanked leaders backing her to lead the opposition’s INDIA bloc grouping, as talks intensify over a possible shift in the coalition’s leadership. Addressing a gathering in Purba Medinipur, the Trinamool Congress chief extended her good wishes to the leaders and their respective parties, emphasizing unity and well-being. I also want INDIA to …

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

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

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today thanked several senior leaders of the INDIA bloc for backing her as the leader of the non-BJP coalition. Mamata Banerjee expressed her gratitude to the leaders who have backed her for a leadership role in the INDIA bloc, amid growing discussions about a change in the alliance's leadership. Earlier, Nationalist Congress Party president …

Mamata Banerjee 'indebted' to leaders who backed her as INDIA bloc head
1 month ago

Mamata Banerjee 'indebted' to leaders who backed her as INDIA bloc head

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed gratitude to senior leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc for supporting her as a potential leader of the coalition. BACKING FOR MAMATA AS INDIA BLOC HEAD Several prominent opposition leaders, including RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, Samajwadi Party leader Udaiveer Singh, and YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy, have voiced support …

Mamata finds support amid rift in Oppn bloc
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1 month ago

Mamata finds support amid rift in Oppn bloc

Hindustan Times  

Two key constituents of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance backed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday to head the Opposition coalition, adding to the growing call for a shake-up within the bloc that did well in the Lok Sabha polls but has flagged since. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee Earlier in the day, LoP Rahul Gandhi …

Lalu Prasad Supports Mamata Banerjee's Leadership of INDIA Bloc
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1 month ago

Lalu Prasad Supports Mamata Banerjee's Leadership of INDIA Bloc

Deccan Chronicle  

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee has garnered support from several key leaders in the opposition alliance after expressing her willingness to lead the INDIA bloc. Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has openly supported Mamata Banerjee’s bid to head the INDIA bloc. Mamata Banerjee’s Dissatisfaction with Current INDIA Bloc Leadership Earlier this week, Mamata …

Trinamool's 'Mamata Banerjee should lead INDIA' finds more backers, rift deepens
1 month ago

Trinamool's 'Mamata Banerjee should lead INDIA' finds more backers, rift deepens

India Today  

The rift in the opposition camp widened as RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav became the latest leader to back West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA bloc. Ever since Mamata Banerjee set off a churn by evincing interest in leading the INDIA bloc last week, several non-Congress parties have closed ranks behind her, including Jagan Mohan Reddy's …

'Only Leader Who Has Repeatedly Defeated BJP:' TMC Demands To Make Mamata As INDIA bloc's Leader
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1 month ago

'Only Leader Who Has Repeatedly Defeated BJP:' TMC Demands To Make Mamata As INDIA bloc's Leader

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 8 : The Trinamool Congress on Sunday raised the pitch on the demand to make its chief Mamata Banerjee the leader of the INDIA bloc, with party MP Kirti Azad saying she is the "most suitable" for the job as she is the only leader who has repeatedly defeated the BJP. West Bengal Chief Minister Banerjee's statement …

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

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

ABP News  

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

Sharad Pawar Backs Mamata Banerjee's Leadership Potential
1 month ago

Sharad Pawar Backs Mamata Banerjee's Leadership Potential

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday acknowledged the leadership potential of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, emphasising her prominence as a national leader and the competence of her party's representatives in Parliament. Earlier, Senior Congress leader TS Singh Deo remarked that Mamata Banerjee, being a member of the INDIA alliance, would have any decisions regarding her …

Sharad Pawar Backs Mamata As INDIA Bloc Leader, UP Congress President Says ‘No One Else Can…’
1 month ago

Sharad Pawar Backs Mamata As INDIA Bloc Leader, UP Congress President Says ‘No One Else Can…’

ABP News  

Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar Chief Sharad Pawar has expressed his support for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to lead the Opposition INDIA bloc, citing her capability and track record. Certainly, the Congress has worked in the role of an elder brother and taking everyone along, and only the Congress will take forward.” #WATCH | Lucknow: On the statement of …

Want Mamata Banerjee to be major partner of INDIA bloc, will soon talk to her: Sanjay Raut
1 month ago

Want Mamata Banerjee to be major partner of INDIA bloc, will soon talk to her: Sanjay Raut

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Reacting to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's reported statement 'willing to lead INDIA alliance', Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said that they also want her to be a major partner of the INDIA bloc, adding that they will soon go to talk to Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. We will soon go to talk to Mamata …

Will Mamata Banerjee Lead INDIA Bloc? Bengal CM's Statement Leaves Opposition Divided
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1 month ago

Will Mamata Banerjee Lead INDIA Bloc? Bengal CM's Statement Leaves Opposition Divided

ABP News  

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has created a loud buzz in the political circles with her statement on the Opposition INDIA bloc. Lucknow: On West Bengal CM Mamata Banrejee's willingness to lead the INDI Alliance, SP leader Udayveer Singh says, "Mamata Banerjee is a prominent leader, and her party has consistently opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party. #WATCH | Delhi: On …

Willing to lead INDIA bloc if given opportunity: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
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1 month ago

Willing to lead INDIA bloc if given opportunity: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the Opposition INDIA bloc, signaling her intent to take charge of the alliance if given an opportunity. Her remarks come days after her party MP Kalyan Banerjee called on the Congress and other INDIA bloc allies to set aside their egos and recognise Mamata Banerjee as the leader …

Willing to lead INDIA bloc if given opportunity: Mamata
1 month ago

Willing to lead INDIA bloc if given opportunity: Mamata

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the opposition INDIA bloc, signaling her intent to take charge of the alliance if given an opportunity. I would just say that everyone needs to be taken along," she said in an interview with Bengali news channel News 18 Bangla on Friday.Asked why she is not taking …

Willing to lead INDIA bloc if given opportunity: CM Mamata
1 month ago

Willing to lead INDIA bloc if given opportunity: CM Mamata

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the opposition INDIA bloc, signalling her intent to take charge of the alliance if given an opportunity. The Trinamool Congress supremo said she could manage the dual responsibility of running the opposition front while continuing her role as the chief minister of West Bengal. Asked why she …

Mamata Banerjee eyes top position in INDIA bloc: Will Opposition agree?
1 month ago

Mamata Banerjee eyes top position in INDIA bloc: Will Opposition agree?

India TV News  

INDIA bloc rift: Amid back-to-back setbacks in the crucial Haryana and Maharashtra state elections, a rift has emerged within the opposition I.N.D.I.A. Congress on Mamata Banerjee's remark Congress voiced its opposition and dismissed the possibility of change in INDIA bloc leadership as a "good joke". In a vibrant democracy, the opposition has a big role and responsibility, so if she …

Mamata Banerjee says willing to lead INDIA bloc, takes dig at its functioning
1 month ago

Mamata Banerjee says willing to lead INDIA bloc, takes dig at its functioning

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday expressed her dissatisfaction with the functioning of the opposition INDIA bloc and displayed her intent to take charge of the opposition bloc if given the opportunity. In an interview, the Trinamool Congress supremo said that she was one of the founder members of the INDIA bloc, and if given the opportunity, she …

Want Mamata Banerjee to be major partner of INDIA bloc, will soon talk to her: Sanjay Raut
1 month ago

Want Mamata Banerjee to be major partner of INDIA bloc, will soon talk to her: Sanjay Raut

New Indian Express  

Earlier on December 3, in response to a query regarding TMC leaders suggesting that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should be made the INDIA bloc leader days after Congress faced a crushing defeat in Maharashtra assembly polls, party MP Kirti Azad said that the ruling TMC supremo takes everyone along. Whenever Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced a humiliating defeat, it was …

‘I can run it from here’: Mamata Banerjee expresses interest to run INDIA bloc from West Bengal
1 month ago

‘I can run it from here’: Mamata Banerjee expresses interest to run INDIA bloc from West Bengal

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the way the opposition INDIA bloc is functioning and signalled her readiness to lead it if given the chance. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee during the inauguration of the 30th Kolkata International Film festival in Kolkata on Dec 4. Banerjee's comments follow those of …

How Mamata is reminding Trinamool who's the boss
1 month, 1 week ago

How Mamata is reminding Trinamool who's the boss

India Today  

Mamata Banerjee is taking back what was always hers, reclaiming ground apparently ceded to nephew and Trinamool Congress second-in-command Abhishek Banerjee. It also coincides with Abhishek, the Diamond Harbour MP and national general secretary of TMC, planning a massive organisational rejig in agreement with I-PAC, the party’s external strategist. A week later, on December 2, Mamata met TMC MLAs and …

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

'Final time...': Bengal govt invites agitating doctors at Mamata Banerjee's house at 5 pm today
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Final time...': Bengal govt invites agitating doctors at Mamata Banerjee's house at 5 pm today

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal government on Monday re-invited agitating junior doctors to chief minister Mamata Banerjee's house in Kolkata for talks. Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee during a meeting with junior doctors' delegation, at her Kalighat residence in Kolkata. On Monday, in an email, Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant said representatives of the junior doctors have been invited to …

Mamata clarifies she did not threaten protesting doctors; stir rages on
4 months, 1 week ago

Mamata clarifies she did not threaten protesting doctors; stir rages on

The Hindu  

Amidst the ongoing protests over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, a fresh row has erupted over a speech by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday, and she clarified on Thursday that she did not threaten junior doctors protesting at State-run hospitals. “Junior doctors’ future will be ruined if FIR …

‘Don’t teach me': Mamata Banerjee on MEA's criticism for statement on Bangladesh
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Don’t teach me': Mamata Banerjee on MEA's criticism for statement on Bangladesh

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. West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee with the party's National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee addresses the media at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport before leaving for Delhi, in …

NITI Aayog meeting: Mamata Banerjee to attend meeting in Delhi
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NITI Aayog meeting: Mamata Banerjee to attend meeting in Delhi

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on July 26 left for New Delhi and said that she will participate in the meeting of NITI Aayog in the capital scheduled on July 27 to “ record our voice”. Ms. Banerjee’s decision to participate in the meeting comes amidst Chief Ministers of several States governed by Opposition parties boycotting the meeting likely …

Mamata Banerjee A Congress Ally But Not Ready to Toe Party's 'Big Brother' Line. Niti Aayog Attendance is Proof
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee A Congress Ally But Not Ready to Toe Party's 'Big Brother' Line. Niti Aayog Attendance is Proof

News 18  

Mamata Banerjee may be a part of the INDIA bloc but the West Bengal chief minister has decided to carve a niche away from the opposition alliance with her decision to attend the Niti Aayog meeting in Delhi. Congress-ruled opposition states as well as other partners like Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann have decided …

Bangladesh formally objects to India over CM Mamata Banerjee’s remarks
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh formally objects to India over CM Mamata Banerjee’s remarks

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India has received a formal diplomatic communication from the Bangladesh government objecting to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s remarks about giving shelter to any Bangladeshi citizens fleeing the neighbouring country while it was rocked by violent protests. Bangladesh foreign minister Hasan Mahmud said on Wednesday that his ministry had sent a diplomatic note on the issue to …

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee likely to attend NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on July 27
5 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee likely to attend NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on July 27

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to go to Delhi for three days by the end of this month where she is likely to attend the Niti Aayog governing council meeting scheduled on July 27. “There is a high possibility that the Chief Minister will attend the Niti Aayog governing council meeting for which the CMs of all …

NDA govt unstable, may not complete its term: Mamata Banerjee
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NDA govt unstable, may not complete its term: Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Bharatiya Janata Party -led NDA government at the centre was unstable and may not even complete its term. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee The Trinamool Congress supremo, who met Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai on Friday, said she would campaign for him during the Maharashtra legislative assembly …

'I cannot wish unconstitutional, illegal party for forming government': Mamata lashes out at BJP
7 months ago

'I cannot wish unconstitutional, illegal party for forming government': Mamata lashes out at BJP

India TV News  

The All India Trinamool Congress on Saturday elected West Bengal Chief Minister and party chief Mamata Banerjee as the chairperson of All India Trinamool Congress Parliamentary Party in an internal party meeting of all newly elected MPs. In the Lok Sabha, MP Sudip Bandopadhyay will be te leader of the party accompanied by Dr Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar as the deputy …

With focus on welfare and women, Mamata Banerjee takes pole position in Bengal
7 months ago

With focus on welfare and women, Mamata Banerjee takes pole position in Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Mamata Banerjee Mamata Banerjee. If there is any leader who has consistently, barring 2019, interrupted the BJP’s political plans, it is Mamata Banerjee. A leader who spent decades of her life fighting the draconian and semi-violent communist regime in West Bengal through sheer grit and determination, Banerjee, 69, knows her state and its social landscape intimately. This catapults Banerjee into …

OPINION | Will Modi overtake Mamata in Bengal this time?
7 months, 1 week ago

OPINION | Will Modi overtake Mamata in Bengal this time?

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that West Bengal would come up with the most surprising results on June 4 and “Mamata’s fort will crumble this time”. He said, “ten years ago, I had given the slogan “Na Khaoonga, Na Khaane Doonga”, but this time, I want to add ‘Jihnone Khaaya, Unse Wapas Vasoolunga, Jinka Khaya, Unhen Lautaoonga’.” It …

Mamata Banerjee assures visits during Election Campaign, says 'I will visit Sandeshkhali too'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee assures visits during Election Campaign, says 'I will visit Sandeshkhali too'

India TV News  

During a recent address in Basirhat, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured constituents of her dedication to visit every area during the election campaign. Accusations against BJP's conspiracy Banerjee accused the BJP of orchestrating a conspiracy in Sandeshkhali, which falls under the Basirhat Lok Sabha seat in North 24 Parganas district. Criticism of Prime Minister Modi In her speech, …

Mamata supporting INDIA bloc to maintain relevance in national politics: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata supporting INDIA bloc to maintain relevance in national politics: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

The Hindu  

West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on May 16 claimed that TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee is now endorsing the Opposition INDIA bloc recognising its growing momentum and aiming to maintain her relevance in national politics. Mr. Chowdhury's remark comes a day after Ms. Banerjee's announcement that her party will extend support to the Opposition INDIA bloc from outside to …

Mamata Banerjee claims Ram Navami clash was ‘pre-planned’: ‘DIG of Murshidabad…’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee claims Ram Navami clash was ‘pre-planned’: ‘DIG of Murshidabad…’

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party instigated violence during Ram Navami celebrations in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. The DIG of Murshidabad was removed a day ahead of Ram Navami so that you can carry out violence," Mamata Banerjee was quoted by PTI as saying. Meanwhile, Suvendu Adikhari, the Leader of Opposition in …

Mamata Banerjee says BJP won’t cross 200, names INDIA partners who will win
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee says BJP won’t cross 200, names INDIA partners who will win

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party will not get even 200 seats in the imminent Lok Sabha elections and the Opposition INDIA bloc parties will win in the states where they are strong, sharpening her attack on the saffron camp which has targeted at least 370 of 543 seats …

PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee's rallies at north Bengal’s Cooch Behar seat today
9 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee's rallies at north Bengal’s Cooch Behar seat today

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee are scheduled to address back-to-back Lok Sabha campaign rallies on Thursday at Cooch Behar in north Bengal, a region where the Bharatiya Janata Party has made maximum electoral gains since the 2019 elections. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. North Bengal’s Cooch Behar, …

Anita Katyal | Who will corner the Matua vote? Seat for Nirmala a poser for BJP
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Anita Katyal | Who will corner the Matua vote? Seat for Nirmala a poser for BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

They may be political adversaries but Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have something in common. Significantly, Abhishek Banerjee, the Chief Minister’s nephew and political heir, did not walk beside her but was among the chosen candidates even though he was the other star speaker at the rally. The Modi government’s decision to notify the …

Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi, terms it ‘courtesy call’
10 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi, terms it ‘courtesy call’

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata and said the meeting was less about politics and that they had engaged in a chat. Speaking to media persons outside Raj Bhavan, the Chief Minister said, “It was a courtesy call. The last time Ms. Banerjee met Mr. Modi was …

Mamata holds 'non-political' meet with PM Modi at Raj Bhavan amid row over withholding West Bengal’s funds
10 months, 1 week ago

Mamata holds 'non-political' meet with PM Modi at Raj Bhavan amid row over withholding West Bengal’s funds

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Raj Bhavan during his two-day visit to the state on Friday evening. The Prime Minister is in West Bengal on a two-day tour where he will address rallies in Hooghly and Nadia districts and also inaugurate several projects. Significance of the meeting Mamata’s meeting with the Prime Minister comes …

Mamata Banerjee likely to visit Punjab on Feb 21, to meet Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee likely to visit Punjab on Feb 21, to meet Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to visit Punjab on February 21 amid farmers protests against the Central government. "The chief minister is likely to visit Punjab on February 21. There is a high possibility of her meeting, the Delhi Chief Minister and Punjab Chief Minister during this visit," the senior official said. The possible visit of West …

‘Not local level elections’: Cong's reply to INDIA ally Mamata's ‘40 seats’ barb
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Not local level elections’: Cong's reply to INDIA ally Mamata's ‘40 seats’ barb

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Saturday responded to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's jibe saying she doubted if the grand old party would win even 40 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Banerjee even dared the Congress to defeat the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, including in Varanasi, which is represented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha. TMC …

INDIA fissures widen: Mamata Banerjee says she doubts Congress will win ‘even 40 seats’ in Lok Sabha polls
11 months, 1 week ago

INDIA fissures widen: Mamata Banerjee says she doubts Congress will win ‘even 40 seats’ in Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday lashed out at INDIA ally Congress, saying she doubts whether the grand old party would be able to win even 40 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The attack comes days after the Trinamool Congress chief announced her decision to contest all 42 seats in her state alone in the general …

Trinamool Congress Firm on Solo Run in West Bengal Lok Sabha Polls
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Trinamool Congress Firm on Solo Run in West Bengal Lok Sabha Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has made it clear that any prospects of reconciling with the Congress ahead of elections are off the table. Expressing discontent over the lack of communication regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in West Bengal, Mamata emphasized the absence of dialogue between the parties. Mamata's announcement of …

Without Mamata, no one can imagine Opposition INDIA bloc: Congress
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Without Mamata, no one can imagine Opposition INDIA bloc: Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Bogged down by the decision of Mamat Banerjee to contest Lok Sabha elections alone, the Congress party on Wednesday said that no one can imagine the existence of the opposition INDIA bloc without West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee. The INDIA bloc will fight the Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal and all will participate.” Mr …

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