Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a high decibel welcome during his campaign in West Bengal’s, Malda. Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the public gathered said that there was a time when Bengal was the driver of India’s development in terms of social reforms, scientific advancements, philosophical advancements, spiritual advancements, and even sacrificing life for the country.“There was a time when Bengal was the driver of India's development. Be it social reforms, scientific advancements, philosophical advancements, spiritual advancements, and even sacrificing life for the country. There was no sphere of life which was not led by Bengal. But first the Left, and then TMC rule, sabotaged the greatness and respect of this state and even stopped development. Under the rule of TMC, only one thing prevails in Bengal, which is thousands of crores of scams”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
26 April,2024 05:03 PM IST
Just weeks before the 2024 Lok Sabha Polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sustained a significant injury on March 14, leading to her hospitalization. Rushed to SSKM Hospital by TMC GS Abhishek Banerjee, she bore a serious forehead wound. While TMC All India Trinamool Congress briefed her well-wishers about the incident, no official statement was released. Kunal Ghosh had foreseen a mishap at her residence. Despite this, an outpouring of support was witnessed from her followers outside the hospital. Meanwhile, leaders including Delhi CM Kejriwal, TN CM MK Stalin, WB BJP Prez Sukanta Majumdar, and others expressed their hopes for her swift recovery. Following her admission, she was transferred from Woodburn Block to the Trauma Care Centre. This incident echoes prior injuries sustained before the WB Legislative Assembly Elections in 2021 and the Panchayat Polls in 2023.
15 March,2024 11:28 AM IST
Trinamool Congress on March 10 launched its election campaign with a massive public rally at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. TMC followers gathered in huge numbers to give a warm welcome to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The mega ‘Jonogorjon Sabha’ rally marked the first time where a cross-shaped ramp was set up as leader Abhishek Banerjee spoke close to the supporters. TMC announced the names of the 42 candidates during the rally for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections including leaders like Shatrughan Sinha and Yusuf Pathan.
10 March,2024 05:32 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sunita Devi from Sitapur, UP during ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on February 25. Prime Minister Modi lauded the efforts of Sunita on the phone call. Drone Didi is a landmark effort to empower women working in the agriculture sector. It involves the deployment of 15,000 drones and making 'drone didis' out of women—(SHGs) under the Pradhan Mantri Mahila Kisan Drone Kendras initiative. “I am very happy to speak to the PM... People think that women cannot do anything other than the household chores, but if a woman decides, she can do everything... We use drones to spray the fields that are large in area. It saves time.
26 February,2024 11:23 AM IST
National Commission for Women's (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma met CV Ananda Bose in Kolkata on Feb 19 amid the Sandeshkhali violence issue. She demanded the arrest of TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan. Addressing at a Press Conference held after the meeting with Governor, Rekha Sharma said, “Today I visited Sandeshkhali and several women came forward and complained about molestation...Those who sit far away and comment that it is a political agenda should once visit here... A home has been built by the Governor for the women of Sandeshkhali. Those who feel that they are not safe in their homes can come here and live... The demand of the women of Sandeshkhali is safety and we will ensure that. I want to request the state police to work without getting afraid and by staying away from the political agenda. In the state, the police are not able to work. They can't do anything without a political agenda despite their willingness to work. Only two people have been arrested, we want the main culprit Shahjahan should be arrested.”“She (Mamata Banerjee) should resign from her post and should go there (Sandeshkhali) as a woman, then she will be able to see the pain of the people,” she added.
20 February,2024 12:44 PM IST | Mumbai
Amid the political storm in West Bengal that has erupted over the Sandeshkhali horror case, a major breakthrough has been achieved as the accused Shibu Hazra was arrested on Feb 17 from Basirhat. According to police, as many as 18 people have been arrested in the case so far. Notably, agitated villagers set fire to a poultry farm belonging to TMC leader Shivprasad Hazra. Residents claimed that Hazra took over their land against their will, leading to their agitation. Political storm broke out following the incident provoking to and fro allegations from state and national parties. The poor local women have narrated tales of horror of women being raped for years by leaders of Mamata Banerjee’s party Trinamool Congress and their henchmen in TMC’s party office.
18 February,2024 12:35 PM IST
Trinamool Congress MP and Actor Mimi Chakraborty announced her resignation from the party on February 15. While speaking to the media, she said politics is not for her as she submitted her resignation on February 13 to party Supremo Mamata Banerjee.
16 February,2024 11:40 AM IST | Mumbai
In a bid to empower women, PM Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme. Under this scheme, 15,000 self-help groups will be given drones during the period 2024-25 to 2025-2026 for providing rental services to farmers for agriculture purpose, and the women will be given drone pilot training. Women will be trained as drone pilots so that they can be financially empowered and receive people's respect. PM Modi said he wanted these women trained in operating drones to receive 'naman' (respect) in their villages and that some people have suggested the name of 'Namo Drone Didi' for the initiative.
30 November,2023 05:45 PM IST
A day after TMC MP Mahua Moitra appeared before the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee over cash-for-query cash, the committee chairman and members revealed on November 3 what happened during the hearing. All the committee members alleged that the TMC MP went beyond the level of decency and used filthy language. After the hearing, Mahua Moitra said that opposition members raised questions over the line of questioning and asked “personal questions.” Moitra is facing 'Cash for Query' charges made by Dubey, who alleged that the Trinamool MP had taken bribes from Dubai-based businessman Hiranandani to raise questions in Parliament to target the Adani Group.
04 November,2023 10:56 AM IST | Mumbai
TMC MP Mahua Moitra, who appeared before Parliament Ethics Committee over Cash for Query allegations, slammed the line of questioning by the panel. Opposition parties MPs including TMC MP Mahua Moitra and BSP MP Danish Ali, walked out from the Parliament Ethics Committee meeting.
02 November,2023 05:43 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
