Courtesy Meeting Between Mamata Banerjee and PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi, who embarked on a two-day visit to West Bengal, arrived at the Raj Bhavan late on Friday afternoon after delivering a speech at a public rally in Arambagh, Hooghly district. During his address, he launched a scathing critique against the state government and the ruling Trinamool Congress, touching upon issues such as Sandeshkhali and instances of financial impropriety.
Mamata Banerjee Refrains from Commenting on Sheikh Shahjahan's Arrest
Shahjahan, apprehended from Minakhah in North 24 Parganas district after evading capture for 55 days, was placed under 10-day police custody by a district court on Thursday. Shortly after, State Education Minister Bratya Basu announced Shahjahan's suspension from the Trinamool Congress for a duration of six years. Shahjahan, known as a Trinamool strongman in Sandeshkhali, is also accused of harassing villagers in the troubled area.
BJP Responds to Mamata's 'Offensive' Comment with Unique Display, Feeds Honey to Her Photo
As part of a rally organized by the BJP's youth wing in Kolkata, party workers also carried copies of 'Barnaparichay,' a popular primer written by Iswarchandra Vidyasagar, a 19th-century polymath and an iconic figure in the state. The aim was to remind Mamata Banerjee of the richness of the Bengali language.
Mamata Expresses Doubt: Congress May Struggle to Secure Even '40 Seats' in LS Polls
During her two-day sit-in demonstration against the non-payment of central dues to West Bengal, Banerjee also ridiculed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi without explicitly naming him. She mocked Rahul Gandhi's mass outreach during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, particularly referring to his interaction with 'bidi' workers in North Bengal.
Mamata Banerjee Stage Night-Long Dharna Over West Bengal's Alleged Dues from Centre
During the night, state ministers such as Firhad Hakim and Aroop Biswas joined Banerjee at the protest site. In the morning, Banerjee took a walk at the nearby Red Road and visited a basketball ground. Despite the thick blanket of fog in the area, Banerjee walked with her security personnel.
Mamata Alleges BSF Involvement in Voter Management During LS Polls in Bengal BJP Chief’s Constituency
Addressing a public distribution program in Balurghat, Banerjee cautioned against accepting such cards, labeling them as potential tools for an "NRC trap." She expressed her commitment to preventing the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in West Bengal and criticized the BJP for bringing up issues like NRC, Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), and Uniform Civil Code ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
Mamata Threatens Massive Protest in 7 Days if Centre Fails to Clear Dues
Banerjee conveyed this ultimatum during a program at Raj Bhavan, held to celebrate the 75th Republic Day. She emphasized that if the central government fails to clear the funds owed to the state, the TMC will initiate a large-scale protest.
Made up my mind to fight alone since Congress rejected all proposals, says Mamata Banerjee
Expressing disappointment over the lack of communication regarding Rahul Gandhi's Nyay Yatra, Banerjee emphasized that such information could have been shared for the sake of alliance.
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