WEST BENGAL MINISTER
Assembly bypolls results: INDIA bloc clinches 10 seats; BJP wins 2 and an independent candidate wins in Bihar
The INDIA Bloc has won 13 assembly seats in the bypoll elections held across seven states, including Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Himachal Pradesh. The Congress, TMC, AAP, and DMK parties fielded candidates. The opposition parties won 10 seats, while the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) only managed to win two.
TMC steamrolls opposition in Bengal assembly bypolls, continues its LS victory streak
TMC swept West Bengal bypolls, securing Raiganj, Bagda, Ranaghat Dakshin, and Maniktala with significant margins. Candidates Kalyani, Thakur, Adhikari, and Pandey defeated BJP's Chaubey. MLA resignations led to vacancies for Lok Sabha polls. Banerjee dedicated wins to July 21 Martyrs' Day. BJP plans introspection and alleges irregularities. Left-Congress third.
Assembly Bypolls Results 2024: Vote counting underway for 13 seats across 7 states
Vote counting for 13 seats in 7 states begins. By-elections on July 10 in Bihar, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. Key constituencies: Raiganj, Jalandhar West, Amarwara. Main contenders: BJP, Congress, TMC, DMK. Voter turnout 63%-75% in Himachal. Violence in Uttarakhand. Kamlesh Thakur in Dehra.
Mamata Banerjee meets Uddhav, says NDA govt may not last long
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited Mumbai and met with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray at his residence 'Matoshree' in Bandra. During a joint press conference, Banerjee remarked that the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre is unstable and may not complete its term.
Bengal mob assault: Mamata Banerjee charges BJP, a section of media with maligning state
CM Mamata Banerjee, at Kolkata airport, charged BJP and TV channels with defaming West Bengal using an old Ariadha mob assault video amid by-elections. TMC's Jayant Singh, breaching a 2023 bond, was arrested with others. Police identified eight. Media manipulation and damage control claims surfaced following BJP defeats in Bengal.
TMC, BJP ready for bypoll battle in 4 Bengal assembly seats on Wednesday
Four assembly seats in West Bengal are up for bypolls, with BJP leveraging its Lok Sabha success and TMC looking to build on electoral gains. Three seats are in south Bengal, won by BJP in 2021 but later switched to TMC. BJP and TMC have fielded candidates, with Left Front and Congress also in the race. Elections are closely watched, with results expected on July 13.
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West Bengal: Police file FIRs against CPI-M's Mohammed Salim & BJP's Amit Malviya for circulating Chopra public flogging
FIRs filed against CPI-M state secretary and BJP state co-observer for circulating video of public flogging incident in West Bengal. Governor seeks report on police inaction. BJP alleges woman was coerced to file FIR. CPI-M leader denies allegations. Trinamool leader already arrested in the case.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expresses concern over Teesta river
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised concerns over the Teesta water issue and the Farakka Treaty. Banerjee pointed out the lack of water in Teesta during summer and its overflow in the monsoon, and also highlighted the need to renew the Farakka Treaty. She expressed her concerns publicly.
Union Home Ministry initiates disciplinary action against Kolkata CP, DCP for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan
The Union ministry action came after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose submitted a report to it regarding Goyal and Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner (DCP) Central Indira Mukherjee, alleging that they were "functioning in a manner which is completely unbecoming of a public servant", he said.
Bengal Governor writes to President after Speaker administers oath to MLAs
Governor CV Ananda Bose, who on Thursday night authorised deputy speaker Asish Banerjee to administer the oath, has taken exception to assembly speaker Biman Banerjee administering it instead. On Friday, Bose wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, complaining about what he termed "the constitutional impropriety of the speaker".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mamata Banerjee hits out at Centre for lack of anti-collision devices
Banerjee said, "The Railways has become parent-less and has lost its beauty and glory," adding "passenger amenities have been reduced while polls are rigged." "There is no Railway budget anymore. You can see Railways at the time of inaugurations. It has become a fashion-statement of sorts."
MSMEs are like mitochondria power engines which are boosting West Bengal’s economy, says Shashi Panja, Minister of Industries, West Bengal
West Bengal has close to 90 lakh MSME enterprises, many of them single-person enterprises, and they employ over 1 crore people.
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.
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.
West Bengal Election Result Winner List 2024: Is TMC set for a win once again in fight against BJP, Congress? check details
West Bengal Election Result Winner List 2024: The counting of votes for the 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal is currently underway. Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) has taken a comfortable lead. West Bengal has emerged as a fascinating battleground in these Lok Sabha elections. The BJP has been eager to capitalize on Prime Minister Modi's popularity in the state. Meanwhile, Banerjee's well-established vote bank has stood firmly behind her.
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.
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