WEST BENGAL CHIEF MINISTER
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.
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.
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.
Mamata Banerjee asks PM Modi to defer rollout of 3 criminal laws
The chief minister also noted that these critical Bills "were passed "unilaterally" without "any debate" on December 20. She said 146 parliamentarians were suspended on the day when the Bills were passed.
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.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident: No one knows what is happening in the railways these days, says Mamata Banerjee
Kanchanjunga Express Accident: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government following a train accident involving the Kanchanjunga Express, stating that the current state of affairs in the railways is unclear. She highlighted her tenure as Railways Minister, mentioning her implementation of anti-collision devices that significantly reduced train accidents. Banerjee expressed concerns over issues within the Railways Ministry, including the discontinuation of a separate Railways budget and perceived lack of importance given to the department.
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.
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination results out, 99.63 pc clears test
An impressive 99.63% of 1,13,492 candidates passed this year's West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE), officials announced. Among the successful candidates, 34,342 are girls and 26,462 are from outside the state. Kingshuk Patra from Bankura Zilla School topped the list, followed by Subhradeep Paul and Bibaswan Biswas. North 24 Parganas had the highest number of qualifiers (10,489), followed by Purba Medinipur (7,331). Kolkata had 6,338 qualifiers. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated the successful candidates and encouraged those who did not qualify to stay determined.
Sandeshkhali post-poll violence: 'Worried' Bengal Guv asks Mamata to intervene
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose expressed concern about post-poll violence in Sandeshkhali and urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to intervene and restore peace, particularly addressing attacks on women in the area.
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose directs CM Mamata Banerjee to submit comprehensive report on scams
Referring to a provision of the Constitution, Bose said the chief minister of every state has to communicate with their respective governors all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation.
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.
Cyclone Remal claimed 3 lives in Bengal, will visit affected areas soon: CM Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has confirmed that cyclone Remal has claimed three lives in the state and assured the people that the administration is committed to supporting those affected by the natural disaster. Banerjee announced her intention to visit the cyclone-hit areas once the situation stabilizes, stating that she will take necessary measures for those who have lost everything.
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.
BJP slams Rahul, Mamata over reservation issue; accuses INDIA bloc of appeasement politics
BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused Rahul Gandhi and Congress of being aligned against lower castes, emphasizing the need for change.
Calcutta HC order slap in face of those indulged in vote bank politics: Chhattisgarh CM
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai praised Calcutta High Court's move to revoke OBC status of classes in West Bengal, criticizing 'religion-based' quotas as appeasement politics.
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