West Bengal
Bengal's legal, political brains pitch for Jantar Mantar-like 'opposition space'
The issue surfaced following observations by the Calcutta High Court raising doubts on the transparency and fairness of the West Bengal administration when it comes to giving permission to political or apolitical protest rallies and more especially when it comes to the issues going against the state government or the ruling party.
Teams coming from Delhi to spread communal & caste violence in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
"Some of them are also offering money to the minority youths for indulging in nefarious activities. People do not want riots, only some immoral political leaders prefer riots," the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said while addressing an administrative review meeting in Malda on Thursday.
Will report to President Bengal govt's failure in protecting SCs: NCSC
A detailed report on the lapses of the state administration on this count will also be sent to President Draupadi Murmu, he added.
'Mann Ki Baat' connect 'minds' like a rainbow: Bengal Guv
"This programme connects two minds by acting like a rainbow. But I will not call it 'Indradhanush'. Rather I will describe it as 'Narendra Dhanush'. Just as we all have to nurture and develop our physical health, there is also a necessity for developing mental health. This is what is exactly achieved through 'Mann Ki Baat'," he said at the end of the programme at the Governor House in Kolkata on the occasion of the 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'.
Crucial Nitish Kumar-Mamata Banerjee meeting likely on April 2
Trinamool Congress insiders said that Nitish Kumar is supposed to come to Kolkata on Tuesday morning and there is a high possibility of his meeting with Mamata Banerjee at the latter's Kalighat residence in South Kolkata on the same evening. A member of the West Bengal cabinet said that the meeting will harp.
I am not against same sex marriage: Abhishek Banerjee
"I personally do not have any reservation about same-sex marriage. India is a democratic country. Everyone here has the liberty to choose his or her life partner. This is my personal opinion," the Trinamool Lok Sabha MP said. His comments came a day after West Bengal Chief Minster Mamata Banerjee had said that understanding the public pulse is an important aspect and a deciding factor in the debate on same-sex marriage in the country.
Suvendu Adhikari dares Bengal CM to sue him over claims of her seeking HM Shah's help
Once a legal suit is filed against him, he will be able to appeal to the court to make Telecom Authority of India (TRAI) a party in the suit so that the call details of the two landlines at the chief ministers' office from March 4, 2023 to April 12, 2023 can be revealed, Suvendu Adhikari said.
Suvendu Adhikari only makes hollow threats: Abhishek Banerjee
"Our Chief Minister had said on Wednesday that she will resign if Adhikari's claims are proved. The leader of opposition often claims that he will soon make Mamata Banerjee a 'former' Chief Minister. So, this is a golden opportunity for him to achieve that. Let him give the proof and achieve his goal," Abhishek Banerjee told mediapersons here.
Will expose details of Bengal CM's call to Union Home Minister soon: Adhikari
Just a few minutes after the Chief Minister refuted the allegations at a press conference, Adhikari issued a Twitter message claiming that she made the call to Delhi from her landline. "For making the call to Delhi, you used a landline. I'd expose you in due time. Wait for my befitting reply tomorrow," Adhikari said in his Twitter message where he also used the term "Yeh Darr Mujhe Achha Laga (I like this feeling of fear)".
Bengal BJP divided over allowing Mukul Roy re-entry into party
The question doing the rounds is whether the re-entry of Roy into the party will be of any help to the saffron camp in the coming days. According to state BJP President and Lok Sabha MP Sukanta Majumdar, Roy's re-inclusion in the party will depend on the decision of the party high command.
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