WEST BENGAL BJP CHIEF
BJP retains most state incharges but names for UP, Maharashtra, WB not declared
BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde will continue as in-charge of Bihar. Former Jharkhand BJP Chief and Rajya Sabha member Deepak Prakash will be his deputy. Similarly, general secretary Tarun Chugh will continue to handle Jammu and Kashmir- where elections are likely in September- and will be assisted by Ashish Sood of Delhi BJP. Chugh will also be incharge of Ladakh while Sood will be incharge of Goa.
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.
CJI Chandrachud underlines 'Constitutional Morality' as means to preserve India's diversity
Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasised the necessity of 'Constitutional Morality' in Indian law. He said that the court's duty was to uphold diversity and tolerance while embracing technological advancements in justice. Chandrachud underscored judges as servants, not deities, cautioning against personal biases interfering with constitutional values. He highlighted the importance of AI tools for translating judgments, decentralising court access, and promoting awareness of legal procedures. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged a neutral judiciary for upholding democracy.
Female worker assaulted, alleges BJP; NCW team reaches West Bengal
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari had written to the NCW, National Human Rights Commission and National Minority Commission alleging that a woman belonging to a minority community was allegedly assaulted and stripped, for her allegiance to the BJP. The BJP legislators of Bengal have planned a protest on Monday on the issue outside the state Assembly.
CJI Chandrachud recalls Delhi vs Centre verdict: 'Applied concept of Constitutional morality…'
Addressing a conference on Contemporary Judicial Developments in Kolkata, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on June 29 explained the concept of “constitutional morality”. “The thing we are going to discuss is constitutional morality… Constitutional mor...
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Calcutta Municipal Corporation and Kolkata Police kickstart efforts to identify hawking zones in city
Mayor-in-Council and MLA Debasish Kumar was in Gariahat on Friday, with Municipal officers and police personnel, to get on ground information about the hawkers through surveys. “We have created forms and we are jotting down details about the hawkers. We will collect their information and submit it before the committee formed by the Chief Minister,” Kumar said.
"Sandeshkhali in every Bengal village..." BJP claims women worker stripped for supporting the party, NCW takes note
The National Commission for Women demands action after the brutal attack on Rosonara Khatun in West Bengal. The incident raises concerns over political violence and women's safety in the region, amidst accusations between TMC and BJP regarding the Sandeshkhali violence.
Stop bulldozing poor peoples' livelihood, says West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari
Two days after the chief minister reprimanded civic authorities and raised questions on the attitude of the authorities in addressing civic problems and encroachments on state government’s lands, Police and civic authorities started pulling down roadside alleged encroachments, temporary shops, selling food and bulldozing roadside stalls. “The Chief Minister conducted two meetings where she spoke about stopping encroachments of government lands. Banerjee said police, state minister Sujit Bose, Gautam Deb, Haldia Development Authority-all are thieves,” Adhikari said.
West Bengal forms panel to prevent grabbing of govt land
The committee consists of state Finance Secretary Manoj Pant, senior IAS officer Prabhat Mishra, ADG (Law and order) Manoj Verma and Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, the official said.
Political speculations arise as Mamata Banerjee meets BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharaj in Coochbehar
Trinamool Supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharj at his residence in Coochbehar, sparking speculations about their relationship. Maharaj, a representative of the Rajbonshi community, has substantial influence over the Rajbonshi votebank and is unhappy with BJP Bengal leadership. Banerjee did not comment on the meeting, but Maharaj welcomed Banerjee with a scarf and his followers.
TMC's attempts to keep me out of West Bengal will not succeed: BJP leader Amit Malviya
BJP's IT cell chief Amit Malviya accused Kolkata-based lawyer Santanu Sinha of spreading slanderous allegations to keep him out of Bengal at the behest of TMC. Malviya vowed to file a criminal defamation case and challenged Mamata Banerjee to address Sandeshkhali concerns through proper channels. Sinha, a Hindu Samhati leader, stands by his post despite legal threats.
Will continue as Bengal BJP chief for time being: Union minister Sukanta Majumdar
BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar dismissed rift speculations in West Bengal BJP unit over next party president. He highlighted BJP's lead over TMC in Kolkata during last Lok Sabha polls. He spoke at Bangla Bhavan in New Delhi. Shantanu Thakur was also mentioned as a Union Minister from West Bengal.
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari moves Calcutta HC over post-poll violence in West Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, has approached the Calcutta High Court, alleging numerous incidents of post-poll violence in the state following the Lok Sabha elections. A division bench led by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam stated that the court will hear Adhikari's petition on Wednesday.
With JP Nadda in cabinet, BJP set to elect new party chief
JP Nadda's term as BJP president ends in June after a six-month extension. The party has to elect a new president following a pattern of passing the baton from Union ministers to new leaders.
'Lakshmir Bhandar' tilted scales for Mamata, poor candidate choice cost BJP steeply: I-PAC chief
Pratik Jain, co-founder and director of I-PAC, credited Mamata Banerjee's 'Lakshmir Bhandar' scheme for women in West Bengal as the key factor behind Trinamool Congress' 2024 victory. He highlighted BJP's flawed candidate choices and negative campaigns for the party's defeat in West Bengal. Jain revealed the agency's strategies that empowered rural women and countered BJP's narrative, leading to TMC's landslide win. He also shared insights on campaign adjustments and internal challenges faced during the elections.
Modi must resign immediately: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called for PM Narendra Modi's immediate resignation, citing BJP's failure to secure a majority in Lok Sabha polls.
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.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: Voting for 57 seats in 7 states, UT of Chandigarh
The seventh and final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will see polling for 57 seats across seven states and a Union Territory. Key candidates include Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi, seeking a third term, and Abhishek Banerjee from Diamond Harbour, aiming for his third term. Results will be declared on June 4. Other significant contests include Anurag Singh Thakur in Himachal Pradesh, Preneet Kaur in Punjab, and a close battle in Balasore, Odisha. The phase will witness political heavyweights vying for seats, concluding the extensive electoral process.
Battle of Jadavpur: TMC nominee counts on knowing 'pulse of people' in Triangular contest
Jadavpur Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal is set to face a three-cornered fight between CPI-M's youth face Srijan Bhattacharya, Trinamool Youth wing president Saayoni Ghosh, and BJP's Anirban Ganguly. The constituency, which is mostly located in the South 24 Parganas district, is predominantly rural and semi-urban. Trinamool candidate Ghosh is confident of winning, citing her extensive travel and understanding of the people's pulse.
Bengal govt to move higher court to challenge Cal HC order on OBC certificates: Mamata Banerjee
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday struck down as illegal the OBC status of several classes in West Bengal granted since 2010, sparking a political debate in the middle of the Lok Sabha elections.
PM Modi says poor, farmers, women and youth should have..: BJP leader weighs in on Bengal OBC row
Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey lauded PM Modi's policies, emphasizing that resources should prioritize the poor, farmers, women, and youth. He criticized Congress for allegedly reallocating OBC quotas to Muslims in Karnataka. His comments followed Mamata Banerjee's opposition to the Calcutta High Court invalidating OBC certificates issued since 2010, which she plans to challenge. Tripura OBC Morcha president Malina Debnath supported the court's decision, accusing the TMC of adding Muslims to the OBC category for electoral gains without proper surveys.
TMC lodges complaint with EC against West Bengal Guv CV Ananda Bose
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, alleging that he used his office to canvass for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by wearing their party symbol at an event in Kolkata. The TMC alleged that Bose's conduct was undemocratic, violating constitutional values and impairing free and fair elections in the state. The TMC pointed out that the Election Commission of India has taken action against governors who have used their offices for canvassing for political parties, such as former Governor of Himachal Pradesh Gulsher Ahmad in 1993 and then Governor of Rajasthan Kalyan Singh in 2019.
Not letting up, Trinamool chief accuses priest of starting riots once again
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes Kartick Mahraj of Bharat Sevashram Sangha for alleged role in Murshidabad riots during Ram Navami. PM Modi criticizes Banerjee for attacking saints like Ramkrishna Mission. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury responds to Banerjee's remarks about instigating riots.
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