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Govt must offer Lok Sabha deputy speaker's post to opposition: Derek O'Brien
Derek O'Brien, a TMC MP, emphasized the government's responsibility to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament during the upcoming Budget session. He reiterated the opposition's demand for appointing one of its members as the Lok Sabha deputy speaker to avoid "bulldozing of bills". O'Brien highlighted the INDIA bloc's push for appointing a deputy speaker from their coalition, aiming to ensure fair debate on national issues like the NEET-UG paper leak and unemployment.
Mahua Moitra vs Rekha Sharma: TMC MP's 'holding boss' pajamas' dig at NCW chief sparks row
NCW chief Rekha Sharma visited Hathras to meet the women injured in the tragic stampede that claimed 121 lives. Videos surfaced showing Sharma at the site with someone holding an umbrella for her. Reacting to one such post, Mahua Moitra tweeted, "She’s too busy holding up her boss's pajamas," targeting Sharma, who is often accused of working in favour of the BJP-led NDA government. Rekha Sharma responded to Moitra's remarks by calling her a "troll." "She is not interested in her work but just trolling people, and I don't give my time to trollers," Sharma said.
NCW initiates legal action against Mahua Moitra for her remarks against Rekha Sharma
NCW takes legal action against MP Mahua Moitra for comments against chairperson Rekha Sharma. Moitra challenges Delhi Police's response. NCW urges Lok Sabha Speaker to intervene. NCW demands FIR against Moitra under Section 79 of the law.
BJP flays TMC MP Mahua Moitra over her remarks against NCW chief
BJP criticized TMC MP Mahua Moitra's comments on NCW chief Rekha Sharma, demanding her removal. TMC posted a video of Sharma in Hathras, saying she's 'too busy holding up her boss’s pajamas'. BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla condemned the remarks, referencing Sandeshkhali, Chopra incidents, and questioning reactions from Priyanka Vadra, Sonia Gandhi, Kharge ji, Swati Maliwal, and INDIA bloc.
'Vajpayee product of Nehruvian democracy': TMC MP Sagarika Ghose lists out what Nehru taught us
Newly-elected TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose listed out the 'democracy deficits' and 'problems' faced by the people of India. The journalist-turned-MP also elaborated on a few of the great teachings by India's founding fathers during her maiden speech ...
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.
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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.
'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.
BJP government is running without numbers, claims TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee
Elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker, the proceedings highlighted the ruling party's numerical advantage as opposition requests for division vote were declined, showcasing a lack of strength. The appointment process proceeded smoothly with the support from key government figures.
Former cricketer Yusuf Pathan sworn in as TMC MP in 18th Lok Sabha
Yusuf Pathan, a former cricketer, won the Lok Sabha seat in Baharampur, defeating Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury by 85,022 votes. He retired in 2021 after playing 57 ODIs and 22 T20Is, with TMC securing a stronghold in West Bengal.
Not consulted over INDIA bloc's nominee for LS Speaker: TMC
The TMC expressed discontent over not being consulted on the Opposition's decision to nominate Congress MP K Suresh for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker. Suresh filed his nomination without TMC's support, prompting TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee to state that their party leadership will decide their stance. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hinted at a resolution by saying "Jai Samvidhan" after a conversation with Banerjee inside Lok Sabha.
TMC MP Kirti Azad demands "1,64,000 crores", accuses centre of doing injustice to West Bengal
Speaking with at parliament premises on Monday, Kirti Azad listed down his priorities as an MP and said, "We have a lot of priorities. The injustice that has been done to West Bengal should end. We should get our rights. We should get our share of funds, worth Rs. 1,64,000 crores, that the central government has not given us after 2021."
TMC MPs meet SEBI officials, seek probe into stock market 'manipulation'
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi had alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were "directly involved" in what he described as the "biggest stock market scam" with retail investors losing Rs 30 lakh crore due to the market crashing after the Lok Sabha poll result earlier this month.
TMC announces candidates for four bypoll seats
Trinamool has nominated Krishna Kalyani and Mukut Mani Adhikari, who unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha elections, for the Raiganj and Ranaghat seats, respectively. In Maniktala, late Trinamool leader Sadhan Pandey’s wife Supti Pandey has been chosen as its candidate.
Gujarat: Ex-cricketer and TMC MP Yusuf Pathan gets notice for 'encroachment'
The BJP-ruled Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has issued a notice to former cricketer and newly elected Trinamool Congress MP Yusuf Pathan for allegedly encroaching on VMC-owned land. The notice, served on June 6, followed former BJP corporator Vijay Pawar's allegation that Pathan constructed a compound wall on the plot despite the state government rejecting VMC's 2012 proposal to sell it to him.
Three Bengal BJP MPs in touch with us: TMC MP Saket Gokhale
TMC leader Saket Gokhale claimed three BJP MPs from West Bengal are in touch with the party, reducing BJP's tally to 237 in Parliament.
TMC MP asks Sebi to investigate stock market manipulation through exit polls
In a letter to Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch, TMC MP Saket Gokhale highlighted that while multiple exit polls predicted a landslide victory for the BJP, one exit poll reported "extremely strange" and "inflated seat numbers" for the party in several Indian states. This led to a sharp surge in the stock market on June 3.
BJP seeks repoll at multiple booths in Bengal's Diamond Harbour LS seat
The BJP has requested repoll at several booths in the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal, alleging malpractices during the voting process. The party claims booth agents were driven out, CCTV cameras were facing in the wrong direction, and voters were prevented from reaching the booths.
Succumbing to the low charms of Calcutta high court
India’s oldest high court is a microcosm of Kolkata’s current state of affairs
Poll fever missing in Bankura as a doctor, two lawyers fight it out
In the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency, election excitement is notably absent despite typical election paraphernalia. Polling is scheduled for May 25, but locals remain indifferent, prioritizing daily life. BJP's Subhas Sarkar, TMC's Arup Chakraborty, and CPI(M)'s Nilanjan Dasgupta are contesting. Sarkar, a Union Minister, claims confidence in victory, while Chakraborty, a local MLA, emphasizes his grassroots connection. The CPI(M) hopes to reclaim lost votes. The constituency's recent political history shows fluctuating support, making the outcome uncertain. Assembly elections in the region indicate a competitive landscape between BJP and TMC.
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