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P Chidambaram Gets Called 'Dalaal' By Protesting Lawyers Outside Court
Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram received backlash, as he was leaving the court, on May 4. A group of lawyers who allegedly belonged to the Congress cell of the court, chanted slogans, calling Chidambaram 'Dalaal' (sympathiser) to the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal. The protestors also held the MP responsible for Congress' poor state of affairs in the state.
Tags: P chidambaram, Dalaal, West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, Lawyers
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Limit BSF Within 50 Kms, Mamata Banerjee To Cooch Behar Police
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked Cooch Behar police to restrict Border Security Force (BSF) beyond 50 km from the international border. On April 27, Banerjee said, "they are entering the village, killing people and throwing them on the other side". She further asked the BSF to take local police in confidence while on any operation. Notably, WB and Central Government are in a fight over the BSF act.
Tags: Mamata Banerjee, BSF, Cooch Behar Police, international border, Central Government
Courtesy: ANI
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Ex Rajya Sabha MP Ripun Bora Appointed As TMC President Of Assam Unit
Former Rajya Sabha MP Ripun Bora has been appointed as the Trinomool Congress (TMC) party's president of the Assam Unit, on April 24. Bora had quit the Congress party to join TMC, a week ago. TMC, over a Tweet, announced the appointment of Bora. "We are pleased to share that our Hon'ble Chairperson Smt Mamata Banerjee has appointed Shri Ripun Bora as the Assam unit's state president," read the Tweet.
Tags: TMC, Assam, Mamata Banerjee, Ripun Bora, Congress
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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WB CM Takes Dig At BJP Over Central Probe Agency, BJP
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee took a dig at the BJP for launching a central probe in non-BJP state. Criticizing the BJP for sending CBI agency to WB Banerjee said, "No matter how much you do conspiracy by using CBI, ED, don't think us weak". Notably, the BJP-led Central Government ordered a CBI probe in the recent Birbhum violence, leading to the death of eight people in Birbhum.
Tags: TMC, Mamata Banerjee, BJP, CBI, Birbhum Violence
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Mamata Banerjee Calls For Opposition's Meeting Against Ruling BJP
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee proposed a meeting of all opposition parties, to discuss the 'misuse of central agencies' by the PM Modi-led Central Government. In a letter addressed to several anti-BJP parties, Banerjee said, "As opposition parties, it is our constitutional responsibility to hold this government accountable for their actions, to resist the stifling of voices of defense," The meeting's proposal came when Abhishek is being… read-more
Tags: Mamata Banerjee, TMC, Central Agencies, Opposition, BJP
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ED Issues Fresh Summons To Abhishek Banerjee In Coal Scam: Kolkata
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Abhishek Banerjee, nephew of CM Mamata Banerjee in connection to a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal. ED stated that new evidence has been gathered against Abhishek. Abhishek had been summoned by ED on March 21 and on September 6, 2021. The coal scam is related to illegally mines coals being sold in the black market.
Tags: Abhishek Banerjee, Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal, Kolkata, Coal Scam
Courtesy: ANI
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CM Mamata Banerjee Meets Families Of Birbhum Violence Victims: West Bengal
West Bengal CM visited Birbhum and conveyed condolences to the families of eight people who died in fire, set by alleged mob. On March 24, Banerjee announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia & jobs to families who lost their kin in the violence incident. She also announced Rs 2 lakh for reconstruction of houses burnt in Rampurhat village. Meanwhile, the Calcutta HC took suo-moto and ordered CCTV installation and 24X7 surveillance.
Tags: Mamata Banerjee, Calcutta HC, Birbhum Violence, Ex-Gratia, TMC
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Shatrughan Sinha Joins TMC, Calls Mamata Banerjee A Leader Of Masses
Veteran actor turned politician Shatrughan Sinha has joined TMC, quitting Congress on March 15. After joining the party Sinha called Mamata Banerjee as "tigress of Bengal". "Shall be contesting under the dynamic leadership of a great lady, the great leader of the masses in the true sense, Mamata Banerjee," Sinha tweeted. Earlier, on March 13, Banerjee announced that Sinha will contest the election from the Asansol seat.
Tags: Shatrughan sinha, Indian National Congress, Trinamool Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, Mamata Banerjee
Courtesy: India Today
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Announced Public Connect Programme
Aiming national elections 2024, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced public connect program from May 5. To defeat BJP in Lok Sabha, and to strengthen TMC in West Bengal and Nationally, the program will be held in three-phases. Mamata said, "All the leaders and cadres should connect with people more. They should visit every block of villages and should interact with people." Banerjee recently visited Varanasi, PM Modi's constituency.
… read-moreTags: West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, CM Mamata Banerjee, BJP, Programme Code
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WB Govt Issues Notification To Regulate Cab Services With Immediate Effect
In West Bengal, app based cab services would follow regulations issued by Mamata Banerjee led TMC Government. Issued on March 3, the regulations include no cancellation by drivers, no cancellation charges for riders, provision on fines, cancellation of license of aggregators and others. Furthermore, the cabs will follow base fair, imposed by the transport department, allowing aggregators to charge 50% lower than base fare and 50% in case of… read-more
Tags: cab services, west bengal government, Mamata Banerjee, Regulatory notification, Cabs
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
