Mamata Banerjee attacks BJP and EC again, asks why only central forces deployed in Bengal
11 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee attacks BJP and EC again, asks why only central forces deployed in Bengal

Hindustan Times  

KOLKATA: Only central paramilitary forces were deployed during the first phase of polling at three Lok Sabha seats in north Bengal on Friday, Trinamool Congress chairperson and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged at two election rallies in Murshidabad district while voting in north Bengal was on. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee address an election rally in Jangipur at Murshidabad on Friday Addressing voters at the Murshidabad constituency, Banerjee said: “Listen to me Prime Minister and home minister. This is like a groom also serving as the priest at his marriage.” Although Banerjee referred to the polling at Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Cooch Behar, she focused specifically on the last constituency where outgoing MP and Union minister of state for home Nisith Pramanik is contesting again. Refuting Banerjee’s allegation regarding the deployment of central forces, Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar said: “EC follows the rule book.

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'Central forces had no independent role here, false voting ruined our chances': Suvendu Adhikari
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Central forces had no independent role here, false voting ruined our chances': Suvendu Adhikari

Op India  

On Wednesday, June 12, BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari weighed in on how the state’s Lok Sabha results were impacted by the anarchy that the TMC and its goons fostered. Alleging that the state police working at the behest of TMC supremo and CM Mamata Banerjee controlled the central forces throughout the polling process, Suvendu Adhikari asserted that false voting had ruined …

Lok Sabha polls for 42 seats in West Bengal in seven phases
1 year ago

Lok Sabha polls for 42 seats in West Bengal in seven phases

The Hindu  

Elections for West Bengal’s 42 Lok Sabha seats will be conducted in seven phases from beginning on April 19 and concluding on June 1, according to the election schedule announced by the Election Commission of India on March 16. After the announcement the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls in the State, Opposition parties in the State started demanding the deployment of …

Army to remain deployed for 10 days after Bengal Panchayat results: High Court
1 year, 8 months ago

Army to remain deployed for 10 days after Bengal Panchayat results: High Court

India Today  

Central forces will remain deployed in parts of West Bengal until 10 days after the results of panchayat elections in the state are announced, the Calcutta High Court said on Thursday. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari's lawyer Gurukrishna Kumar had requested that the army be deployed in the state for at least two weeks after the results to prevent post-poll …

Deploy Central forces at every polling booth during West Bengal panchayat polls : Calcutta HC
1 year, 8 months ago

Deploy Central forces at every polling booth during West Bengal panchayat polls : Calcutta HC

The Hindu  

The Calcutta High Court on July 4 directed that Central forces be deployed at every polling booth during the West Bengal panchayat election. “Inspector General of BSF who has been appointed ‘Force Coordinator’ may issue appropriate directions so that the deployment of the Central forces can cover all polling stations in the State,” a Division Bench of Chief Justice T. …

West Bengal polls: Congress demands deployment of more Central forces
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal polls: Congress demands deployment of more Central forces

The Hindu  

Stating that 822 companies of central forces would not be adequate for free and fair panchayat elections in West Bengal, state Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday demanded deployment of more central forces. The State Election Commission on Friday informed the Calcutta High Court that it has requisitioned 822 companies of central forces for the July 8 panchayat polls …

Unedifying row: The Hindu Editorial on panchayat polls in West Bengal and security
1 year, 9 months ago

Unedifying row: The Hindu Editorial on panchayat polls in West Bengal and security

The Hindu  

The controversy in West Bengal in the matter of deployment of central paramilitary forces ahead of the panchayat elections to be held on July 8 is quite unedifying. A perceived delay in identifying sensitive areas resulted in the Calcutta High Court ordering the poll body to ask for and deploy central forces. In yet another unfortunate turn, the SEC responded …

Poll Panel Seeks 800 Companies of Central Forces for West Bengal Panchayat Elections
1 year, 9 months ago

Poll Panel Seeks 800 Companies of Central Forces for West Bengal Panchayat Elections

News 18  

The West Bengal State Election Commission on Thursday sought 800 companies of central forces from the Ministry of Home Affairs for deployment in panchayat polls on the direction of the Calcutta High Court, an official said. Hearing a contempt petition, the high court had on Wednesday directed the SEC to requisition more than 82,000 central forces personnel within 24 hours. …

West Bengal panchayat elections | Calcutta HC directs State Election Commission to deploy more Central forces than in 2013
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal panchayat elections | Calcutta HC directs State Election Commission to deploy more Central forces than in 2013

The Hindu  

Observing that deployment of 22 companies of Central forces across 22 districts of the State was ‘thoroughly inadequate ‘ the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the West Bengal State Election Commission to requisition within 24 hours sufficient number of Central forces to be deployed in all the districts and the number of battalions/ companies shall be not less that …

Bengal panchayat polls | SC refers to State’s ‘history of violence’ to confirm deployment of Central forces to secure July polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengal panchayat polls | SC refers to State’s ‘history of violence’ to confirm deployment of Central forces to secure July polls

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on June 20 upheld a Calcutta High Court decision to throw open the doors for central security forces to enter West Bengal to ensure free and fair panchayat elections on July 8. The West Bengal government lawyer said the entire State, and not just the polling booths, would come under a “blanket cover” of armed central security …

Bengal Panchayat Polls: Supreme Court To Hear Plea Against Deployment Of Central Forces Due To Violence
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengal Panchayat Polls: Supreme Court To Hear Plea Against Deployment Of Central Forces Due To Violence

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a plea challenging a Calcutta High Court order, which directed the State Election Commission to deploy central forces across West Bengal for the July 8 panchayat elections. The Calcutta High Court on June 15 ordered the SEC to facilitate the deployment of central armed forces across West Bengal within 48 hours. The high …

Bengal State EC disapproves of HC order to deploy Central Forces for panchayat polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengal State EC disapproves of HC order to deploy Central Forces for panchayat polls

India TV News  

The Supreme Court was informed that the direction for the deployment of the central forces in the panchayat polls without providing adequate opportunity to state poll panel is an overstep of the judicial powers of the Calcutta High Court. "A direction was passed on the Petitioner for deployment of Central Forces without providing adequate opportunity to the Petitioner by way …

Panchayat Polls: West Bengal govt and SEC to challenge Calcutta HC verdict to deploy central forces for panchayat polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Panchayat Polls: West Bengal govt and SEC to challenge Calcutta HC verdict to deploy central forces for panchayat polls

Op India  

In a significant development, on 16th June 2023, the West Bengal Government and the State Election Commission decided to challenge the order of the Calcutta High Court regarding the deployment of central forces during the upcoming Panchayat elections. The state government and the State Election Commission will file separate cases in the Supreme Court tomorrow, seeking to challenge the order …

Bengal Panchayat Polls: Calcutta HC Orders Central Forces Deployment, Ruling TMC & Oppn React
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengal Panchayat Polls: Calcutta HC Orders Central Forces Deployment, Ruling TMC & Oppn React

News 18  

Electoral violence flared in West Bengal over the filing of nominations for the upcoming Panchayat Polls leaving at least three dead and several others injured. West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took to Twitter and slammed the ruling TMC over violence in the state saying “Celebration of Democracy has been turned into ‘funeral of democracy’ by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee”. …

Bengal Panchayat Polls: Amid Violence, HC Asks SEC To Deploy Central Forces In All Districts
1 year, 9 months ago

Bengal Panchayat Polls: Amid Violence, HC Asks SEC To Deploy Central Forces In All Districts

ABP News  

New Delhi: Calcutta High Court asked State Election Commission to deploy central forces in all districts within 48 hours ahead of the West Bengal panchayat elections that are scheduled to be held on July 8, news agency PTI reported. This comes after the SEC filed a review petition in the Calcutta High Court against the order of a Division Bench …

Calcutta HC orders deployment of central forces for West Bengal panchayat polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Calcutta HC orders deployment of central forces for West Bengal panchayat polls

Hindustan Times  

Central paramilitary forces must be deployed in seven sensitive districts and other areas witnessing law-and-order problems to ensure free and fair panchayat elections in West Bengal on July 8, the Calcutta high court ordered on Tuesday. “…We are of the view that the state election commission should and shall requisition the deployment of central forces to work in tandem with …

Calcutta HC orders deployment of central forces for West Bengal panchayat polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Calcutta HC orders deployment of central forces for West Bengal panchayat polls

India TV News  

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered the requisition and deployment of central forces for the West Bengal panchayat elections scheduled to be held on July 8. A division bench presided by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam directed the SEC to requisition central forces to work in tandem with the police force of West Bengal for the rural polls. The …

BJP trying to create violence in West Bengal in lines of Manipur: CM Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 10 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. …

BREAKING| Supreme Court Dismisses BJP Leaders' Plea To Deploy Central Forces For West Bengal Local Polls
3 years, 1 month ago

BREAKING| Supreme Court Dismisses BJP Leaders' Plea To Deploy Central Forces For West Bengal Local Polls

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the petition field by the Bhartiya Janata Party party leaders Mousumi Roy and Pratap Banerjee seeking deployment of Central Forces in the West Bengal local polls.A bench comprising Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Surya Kant dismissed the special leave petition filed against the decision of the Calcutta High Court which had declined to. On …

Are central forces required for upcoming civic polls in Bengal? Decide in 24 hours: HC to Election Commission
3 years, 1 month ago

Are central forces required for upcoming civic polls in Bengal? Decide in 24 hours: HC to Election Commission

India Today  

The Calcutta High Court has asked the State Election Commission to decide if deployment of central forces is required for the upcoming civic polls in West Bengal or not. The high court has asked the State Election Commission to hold a joint meeting with the home secretary and Inspector General of Police to take a call on deployment of central …

WB Municipal polls: BJP moves Calcutta HC, demands deployment of central forces in second phase
3 years, 1 month ago

WB Municipal polls: BJP moves Calcutta HC, demands deployment of central forces in second phase

India Today  

The BJP on Monday moved Calcutta High Court demanding the central forces to be deployed during Municipal elections on February 27. BJP state president Dr Sukanta Majumdar wrote a letter to the West Bengal State Election Commission on Sunday, demanding the cancellation of polls in Bidhannagar and Asansol. The BJP also claimed that the SEC is responsible for the incident …

Police forces in West Bengal to provide security for Kolkata civic polls, rules Calcutta HC
3 years, 3 months ago

Police forces in West Bengal to provide security for Kolkata civic polls, rules Calcutta HC

India TV News  

Highlights Calcutta HC directs that West Bengal Police to provide security for Kolkata civic polls Calcutta HC squashed the plea of BJP asking for the deployment of Central Forces for KMC Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections is scheduled to held on December 19 The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed that state police forces will provide security for Kolkata Municipal Corporation …

SC Refuses to Entertain Bengal BJP Plea for Deployment of Central Forces for Kolkata Civic Polls
3 years, 3 months ago

SC Refuses to Entertain Bengal BJP Plea for Deployment of Central Forces for Kolkata Civic Polls

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea from the BJP seeking a direction to the West Bengal government, state election panel and other functionaries to prepare a comprehensive action plan and deploy sufficient central police forces to ensure free and fair municipal polls in Kolkata. The apex court, on December 7, had agreed to hear the BJP's …

Kolkata Municipal Elections : BJP Moves Supreme Court Alleging Violence By Trinamool Congress Members; Seeks Deployment Of Central Forces
3 years, 3 months ago

Kolkata Municipal Elections : BJP Moves Supreme Court Alleging Violence By Trinamool Congress Members; Seeks Deployment Of Central Forces

Live Law  

The Bhartiya Janta Party has moved the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to the State Functionaries in West Bengal to produce a comprehensive action plan and deploy sufficient Central Police forces to ensure that free and fair Municipal Elections are held in Kolkata.A request for urgent listing of the case was made on Tuesday by Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy …

Bengal BJP writes to SEC seeking deployment of central forces for civic polls in Kolkata
3 years, 3 months ago

Bengal BJP writes to SEC seeking deployment of central forces for civic polls in Kolkata

India Today  

A delegation of West Bengal BJP leaders led by Suvendu Adhikari wrote to the State Election Commission seeking use of VVPATs and deployment of central forces for the upcoming Kolkata Municipal Corporation polls. After the meeting, the West Bengal Governor tweeted asking for a review of the SEC's decision on deployment of central forces for KMC elections. Jagdeep Dhankhar asked …

Mamata Banerjee welcomes Madras HC's EC criticism, demands withdrawal of Central forces from West Bengal
3 years, 11 months ago

Mamata Banerjee welcomes Madras HC's EC criticism, demands withdrawal of Central forces from West Bengal

Firstpost  

The Madras High Court earlier on Monday had held that the poll body allowing political parties to take out rallies and meetings had led to the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday demanded withdrawal of Central forces to contain covid spread in West Bengal in the next phase of polling, while …

After demanding re-election, Mamata Banerjee uses Madras HC order to demand withdrawal of central forces in poll-bound West Bengal
3 years, 11 months ago

After demanding re-election, Mamata Banerjee uses Madras HC order to demand withdrawal of central forces in poll-bound West Bengal

Op India  

Mamata Banerjee has been chiming for the central forces to be withdrawn from poll-bound West Bengal and even for re-election even before the 8 phases have concluded. Reportedly, Mamata Banerjee said, “I welcome the Madras High Court order, which clearly said the EC cannot escape its responsibility. Claiming that Election Commission had instructed officials to arrest TMC leaders during the …

West Bengal polls: 78.40% turnout in Phase 5 amid sporadic violence; BJP accuses Mamata of trying to 'instigate riots'
3 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal polls: 78.40% turnout in Phase 5 amid sporadic violence; BJP accuses Mamata of trying to 'instigate riots'

Firstpost  

The fifth phase of the eight-phased West Bengal Assembly polls was conducted in 45 constituencies amid sporadic violence and a row over a purported audio clip shared by the BJP against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Accusing Banerjee of trying to “instigate riots”, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya released excerpts of the telephonic conversation between the TMC chief and Partha …

BJP responsible for Covid surge in Bengal, will urge EC to prevent entry of outsiders in campaigns: Mamata
3 years, 11 months ago

BJP responsible for Covid surge in Bengal, will urge EC to prevent entry of outsiders in campaigns: Mamata

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday she will call upon the Election Commission to stop the BJP from bringing "outsiders" during campaigning, squarely blaming the saffron party for exacerbating the COVID-19 situation in the state. Banerjee, during a public meeting here in Nadia district, said the BJP brought people from "worst-hit" states like Gujarat for erecting marquees …

West Bengal polls | BJP responsible for COVID surge, will urge EC to prevent entry of outsiders during campaigning, says Mamata
3 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal polls | BJP responsible for COVID surge, will urge EC to prevent entry of outsiders during campaigning, says Mamata

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Friday she will call upon the Election Commission to stop the BJP from bringing “outsiders” during campaigning, squarely blaming the saffron party for exacerbating the COVID-19 situation in the state. Ms. Banerjee, during a public meeting in Nabadwip in Nadia district, said the BJP brought people from “worst-hit” states like Gujarat for …

Mamata Banerjee to EC: Hold remaining phases of Bengal polls in one go, protect people from Covid-19
3 years, 11 months ago

Mamata Banerjee to EC: Hold remaining phases of Bengal polls in one go, protect people from Covid-19

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee has urged the Election Commission to consider clubbing the remaining phases of Bengal election and hold them in one go. Stressing that her party had always been opposed to holding an eight-phase election amid the pandemic, Mamata Banerjee in a tweet said, "Amid an ongoing pandemic, we firmly opposed @ECISVEEP's …

Battle for Bengal: Can EC avoid another Sitalkuchi in the remaining phases?
3 years, 11 months ago

Battle for Bengal: Can EC avoid another Sitalkuchi in the remaining phases?

India Today  

The fourth phase of elections in West Bengal on April 10 turned out to be a bloody affair. However, what overshadowed all other events of the day was the clash between locals and security forces at Sitalkuchi in Cooch Behar district, in which four people were killed in firing. This despite the EC holding polls in eight phases spread over …

Explain 'central forces' remark: Election Commission issues second notice to Mamata Banerjee
3 years, 11 months ago

Explain 'central forces' remark: Election Commission issues second notice to Mamata Banerjee

India TV News  

Explain 'central forces' remark: Election Commission issues second notice to Mamata Banerjee Election Commission has issued another notice to Mamata Banerjee for allegedly accusing central forces of intimidating voters in West Bengal. Election Commission of India has issued another notice to Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remark involving deployment of central forces in …

Vilifying troops: Mamata Banerjee gets another EC notice, now on 'central forces harassing voters' remark
3 years, 11 months ago

Vilifying troops: Mamata Banerjee gets another EC notice, now on 'central forces harassing voters' remark

India Today  

The Election Commission of India has issued a second notice to Bengal CM and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee asking her to explain her remarks on the central forces manning polling booths in the Bengal elections. The EC notice has asked Mamata Banerjee to explain the statements made on March 28 and April 7 on the central forces. Addressing a public …

Mamata asks voters to 'gherao' CRPF jawans, BJP moves to EC
3 years, 11 months ago

Mamata asks voters to 'gherao' CRPF jawans, BJP moves to EC

Op India  

The incumbent Chief Minister of West Bengal has once again invited trouble for herself after delivering a controversial speech at a rally on Wednesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed them to do so.” Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have ordered the Central Reserve Police Force jawans to harass voters and obstruct …

Central forces arrive in West Bengal ahead of assembly polls
4 years, 1 month ago

Central forces arrive in West Bengal ahead of assembly polls

Op India  

On Saturday, around 12 companies of Central Armed Police Forces reached West Bengal in light of the upcoming State Legislative elections. Stress will be on area domination by the forces, especially in the sensitive zones.” BJP urges EC to prevent State govt from using contractual staff from poll duty The BJP had urged the poll body to deploy central forces …

Stop Bengal govt from using contractual staff for poll duty, misuse central forces: BJP to EC
4 years, 1 month ago

Stop Bengal govt from using contractual staff for poll duty, misuse central forces: BJP to EC

India Today  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has written a letter to the West Bengal Chief Election Officer seeking his intervention in preventing the state government from using contractual staff for election duties. The BJP has also said in order to ensure free and fair poll, the Election Commission must prevent the state government from misusing central forces by deploying them only in …

Mamata Banerjee's TMC dares Modi govt to impose President's rule in Bengal
4 years, 3 months ago

Mamata Banerjee's TMC dares Modi govt to impose President's rule in Bengal

India TV News  

Mamata Banerjee's TMC dares Modi govt to impose President's rule in Bengal The sharp reaction by the Trinamool Congress was in response of the Centre's decision to send three IPS officers currently statione in Bengal on deputation. The tussle between the West Bengal government under Mamata Banerjee and the Centre peaked on Thursday with the ruling Trinamool Congress daring the …

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

Centre Interfering in West Bengal's Jurisdiction, Says CM Mamata Banerjee on Summons to IPS Officers

News 18  

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused the Centre of interfering in West Bengal's jurisdiction by summoning IPS officers to serve under it and dared the union government to impose President's Rule in the state. A top West Bengal government official said on Saturday that a communication had been sent to the union home ministry conveying the state's "unwillingness to …

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

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

Op India  

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

Centre summons Bengal top cops over attack on Nadda's convoy, combative Mamata says 'no'
4 years, 3 months ago

Centre summons Bengal top cops over attack on Nadda's convoy, combative Mamata says 'no'

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday appeared to take the tussle with the Centre a step further as she refused to send the state's chief secretary and police chief to New Delhi. Chief Secretary Alapan Bandopadhyay and DGP Virendra were asked by the Union Home Ministry to attend a meeting called in the national capital in the wake …

200 companies of central forces to stay in Bengal till May 27
5 years, 10 months ago

200 companies of central forces to stay in Bengal till May 27

India TV News  

As many as 200 companies of central armed paramilitary forces will remain deployed in West Bengal till May 27 in a bid to curb any post-poll violence that might occur in the state, Central Police Observer Vivek Dubey said on Monday. "A strength of 200 companies of central forces will be retained in Bengal to provide security during counting of …

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

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

India Today  

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

Mamata Banerjee claims Central forces forced people to vote for BJP in Bengal, accuses Modi of running parallel govt in state
5 years, 10 months ago

Mamata Banerjee claims Central forces forced people to vote for BJP in Bengal, accuses Modi of running parallel govt in state

Firstpost  

Mamata Banerjee has accused Central forces in West Bengal of coercing voters to cast their vote in favour of the BJP in several areas. Basanti: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused Central forces in the state of coercing voters to cast their vote in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party in several areas. Earlier in the day, …

Mamata Banerjee is trying to create disturbance during polls: Union Minister Babul Supriyo
5 years, 11 months ago

Mamata Banerjee is trying to create disturbance during polls: Union Minister Babul Supriyo

India TV News  

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Asansol Babul Supriyo, on Monday, alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, with the help of Mafiyas, is trying to create disturbance during the polls. “Mamata Banerjee, with the help of Mafiyas, is trying to create disturbance during the polls. This is why Mamata Banerjee is scared,” ANI quoted Babul Supriyo, …

There may be constitutional breakdown in West Bengal: Rajnath Singh
6 years, 1 month ago

There may be constitutional breakdown in West Bengal: Rajnath Singh

India TV News  

In the wake of the Kolkata Police-CBI face-off, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said there may be a constitutional breakdown in West Bengal. An all-out war broke out between the Centre and the Mamata Banerjee government on Sunday over the CBI's attempt to question the Kolkata Police commissioner in connection with chit fund scams. Making a statement in Lok …

West Bengal polls: Curtains fall on final phase as Central forces court flak for 'excess'
8 years, 10 months ago

West Bengal polls: Curtains fall on final phase as Central forces court flak for 'excess'

Firstpost  

Given West Bengal’s tradition of blood smeared elections, it is understandable why the Central forces may have wanted to err on the side of caution. Given West Bengal’s tradition of blood smeared elections, it is understandable why the Central forces may have wanted to err on the side of caution — after all, the last phase too went off almost …

West Bengal polls: Heavy security deployment as state goes in fifth phase tomorrow
8 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal polls: Heavy security deployment as state goes in fifth phase tomorrow

Firstpost  

Ahead of the crucial fifth phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal on Saturday, a 90,000 strong contingent of central and state police forces will be deployed and prohibitory orders under 144 CrPc be in force in all the53 constituencies in the state. Kolkata: Ahead of the crucial fifth phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal on Saturday, a 90,000 …

West Bengal polls: One lakh security personnel posted for third phase of election
8 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal polls: One lakh security personnel posted for third phase of election

Firstpost  

Ahead of the crucial third phase of polling in West Bengal, a tight security ring of one lakh security personnel has been deployed all over the state Kolkata: Ahead of the crucial third phase of polling in West Bengal, a tight security ring of one lakh security personnel, including 75,000 central paramilitary personnel, has been deployed all over the state. …

Centre to act if Mamata Banerjee fails to ensure law and order: BJP
10 years, 9 months ago

Centre to act if Mamata Banerjee fails to ensure law and order: BJP

India TV News  

Kolkata: With West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee threatening to send her MPs to BJP-ruled states, BJP national spokesperson Siddharth Nath Singh said she will be responsible if BJP workers are brutalised in the state and the Centre took action as per the Constitution. Irked by the BJP sending two teams of its central leaders to the state over alleged …

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