Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Writes To PM Modi Over Rising Prices Of Essential Goods
Noting her concerns over the increasing prices of essential commodities including onions and potatoes, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on November 9 wrote a letter to PM Narendra Modi. She said the new amendments to the Essential Commodities Act and farm bills would result into the "sufferings to the consumers and the common people". She added the state governments' powers have been taken away and they "cannot be expected to remain a silent… read-more
Tags: Mamata Banerjee, Narendra Modi, Onions, Price Hike
Courtesy: India Today
Bihar Polls: Nitish Kumar Attacked With Onions During Rally In Madhubani
While addressing a rally in Bihar's Madhubani district for the third phase of the assembly elections, CM Nitish Kumar was pelted with onions on November 3. The CM was attacked when he was talking about employment in the state. Responding to the attack, Kumar said, "Keep throwing. You all can understand this will not have any impact." However, he did not stop and completed his speech after the guards protected him.
Tags: Nitish Kumar, Bihar Assembly Elections, Onions, Rally
Courtesy: The Times of India