BENGAL
Sexual harassment case: Raj Bhavan employee moves SC challenging immunity to WB Governor
A woman staff member of West Bengal Raj Bhawan has challenged the immunity granted to Governor CV Ananda Bose under Article 361 of the Constitution in the Supreme Court. She questions if sexual harassment by the Governor falls under his official duties. Seeking guidelines on the extent of immunity, she requests a thorough investigation and protection by West Bengal Police, and compensation for loss of reputation.
Yet another Bengal woman claims she was stripped & hit
The woman, who has been hospitalised with head injury, told mediapersons that she was attacked by Trinamool workers when she had gone to fetch water. She accused the Trinamool of creating trouble in the area and threatening BJP workers after the June 4 election results.
PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Opposition's 'selective politics' on women atrocities
Referring to the viral video showing a woman being brutally flogged in West Bengal, with no intervention from bystanders, PM Modi remarked, "The opposition's selective attitude over the issue of atrocity on women is very worrying."
Muslim Rashtra's rule has started in Bengal, state will merge with Bangladesh...: BJP's Khan attacks TMC
BJP MP Saumitra Khan accused the TMC of excessive Muslim appeasement, suggesting that in ten years, the TMC MPs might not return to Parliament. "Muslim Rashtra's rule has started there...this is the biggest problem," Khan stated, adding that Hindus in West Bengal are unable to say "Jai Shree Ram" or celebrate Saraswati and Kali Puja.
West Bengal: BJP MLAs stage protest over assault on couple in Chopra, woman in Cooch Behar
BJP's Asansol MLA Agnimitra Paul and three other legislators held the protest, demanding punishment for those involved in the two incidents. She told reporters that the BJP legislators staged the demonstration outside the assembly premises to make people aware of the fact that women of West Bengal are "not safe" under the Trinamool Congress rule.
Jungle-raj kaisa hota hai? Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai: BJP's Gaurav Bhatia attacks TMC over Chopra incident
"It won't be wrong to say 'Jungle-raj kaisa hota hai? Mamata-raj jaisa hota hai. Mamata Banerjee is worried about the protection of TMC goons. Tajmul, aka JCB, is shredding the Constitution to pieces. TMC MLA Hamidul Rehman told a journalist that some laws in Muslim countries are like this. Is Hamidul Rehman taking forward your (Mamata Banerjee) mentality?...Sandeshkahli gave Shahjahan and north Dinajpur gave Tajmul," the BJP leader said.
West Bengal Guv seeks report from Mamata Banerjee on public flogging of couple
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday sought a report from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the public flogging of a couple in Uttar Dinajpur district's Chopra. The governor described the incident, which was captured on video, as "barbarous."
'Didi's West Bengal unsafe for women': BJP's JP Nadda slams Mamata Banerjee-led government
The West Bengal police on Sunday filed a suo motu case and arrested one person in connection with the video in which a person is seen beating a woman at Chopra in the Islampur area of Uttar Dinajpur district. "Police have arrested one person who had publicly assaulted a woman. Suo motu case filed. Victim has been provided police security. Investigation proceeds," a tweet from Islampur police district read.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose warns of state's financial breakdown
In the midst of financial turmoil, the West Bengal Governor faces allegations of sexual assault, further complicating the state's already dire fiscal situation.
Governor CV Ananda Bose asks TMC govt to issue white paper on West Bengal's financial situation
"The fiscal situation of West Bengal is confronting multiple fiscal risks and public finance management issues exposing serious lapses on the part of the (state) government. It is very disturbing, shocking, and shattering to see that West Bengal is facing a financial breakdown. Its public finance is in the doldrums," Governor CV Ananda Bose claimed in a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan on Saturday.
Bengal Governor Ananda Bose files defamation suit against Mamata Banerjee for unsavoury remarks
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose filed a defamation case against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and certain TMC leaders at the Calcutta High Court. This action came in response to Banerjee's statement claiming that women had expressed fear about visiting Raj Bhavan due to alleged incidents there.
"Will answer it after 4 pm that day," West Bengal Governor reacts to remarks of TMC's Kunal Ghosh
West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose responded to Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh's remarks about the "untold story of hotel Taj Palace" and the "3 pm" deadline by stating he would address the matter after the deadline. The tension between the Governor and the Trinamool Congress has escalated over the oath ceremony of two newly elected Trinamool MLAs. Ghosh warned that if the MLAs were not sworn in by 3 pm on Monday, he would reveal the untold story. Meanwhile, West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay expressed hope that the Governor would understand the situation and conduct the oath ceremony.
Swearing-in impasse of TMC MLAs: West Bengal speaker calls Jagdeep Dhankar, seeks his intervention
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Bandyopadhyay is seeking Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar's intervention to resolve the stand-off over the oath-taking ceremony of two newly-elected Trinamool MLAs. Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has criticized CM Mamata Banerjee for generating erroneous impressions and causing fear among women.
Probe initiated into alleged assault on woman in Coochbehar post-poll
Majumdar, the State President, has constituted a seven-member team to investigate the “inhuman” incident in Coochbehar. The team, led by Paul, also included MLA Malati Rava Roy, Jalpaiguri MP Jayanta Roy, Falguni Patra among others.
Bengal CM Mamata writes to PM Modi, urges to abolish NEET
Mamata Banerjee advocates for restoring state government involvement in admissions to uphold the country's federal structure, amidst concerns of corruption in the NEET Examination system. The Ministry of Education is taking steps to address irregularities and enhance examination processes.
Bengal speaker seeks President Murmu's help in MLAs' oath venue row
The oath-taking venue dispute for Trinamool Congress MLAs intensifies, with Governor leaving for New Delhi, leaving the matter unresolved and the legislators protesting against the Raj Bhavan oath directive.
Will approach President if Bengal governor doesn't administer oath to new MLAs: TMC
Efforts persist to resolve the impasse over the oath-taking ceremony in the West Bengal assembly for the newly elected MLAs, emphasizing the need for proper administration of the oath.
West Bengal Governor has no right to disallow oath-taking of MLAs: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised Governor CV Ananda Bose for delaying the swearing-in of TMC MLAs, citing safety concerns raised by women about visiting the Raj Bhavan. Banerjee argued that the Governor should not obstruct the elected representatives from fulfilling their duties and suggested alternatives to the traditional venue for oath-taking. MLAs Sayantika Bandyopadhyay and Rayat Hossain Sarkar protested outside the state secretariat demanding to be allowed to take their oaths in the assembly.
Impasse over swearing in: 2 newly elected TMC MLAs waiting for Guv in Bengal assembly
Amid the ongoing impasse over their swearing-in, two newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs arrived at the West Bengal assembly on Wednesday, stating they would wait until 4 pm for Governor C V Ananda Bose to administer the oath of office or give his consent for the Speaker to do so. The two MLAs, Sayantika Bandyopadhyay and Rayat Hossain Sarkar, were elected from Baranagar and Bhagabangola constituencies, respectively.
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