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
Home Minister Amit Shah addressed apprehensions regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act and the potential for the Modi government to become dictatorial if the NDA secures over 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. Shah referenced historical precedents, noting instances when the Gandhis, including Rajiv Gandhi, secured similar majorities
15 March,2024 11:24 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 on March 6, addressed a rally in West Bengal’s Barasat. PM Modi during his address trained guns at the Mamata Banerjee led TMC government in West Bengal over Sandeshkhali incidents and alleged atrocities against the women. "TMC govt can never provide protection to women. Whereas, the BJP govt has decided to award life imprisonment for heinous crimes like rape. The women of Bengal have come out to destroy the ‘Gunda Raaj’ in Bengal… For easy registration of women's complaints, we have arranged for a 'Women Helpine', but the TMC govt is not letting it operate in West Bengal. This TMC govt can never work for the welfare of women,” said PM Modi
06 March,2024 03:34 PM IST
PM Modi is currently on a two-day visit to West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha election. During his address in Krishnanagar, Narendra Modi strongly criticized the TMC-led government in West Bengal. He attacked the administration of exploiting women as a means to secure votes and asserted that the people of the state are dissatisfied with the governance under the TMC. On Sandeshkhali incident, he said that in West Bengal, criminals seem to have the authority to decide whether they will face arrest, highlighting a perceived lack of action from the police. Watch video to know what he said.
02 March,2024 03:03 PM IST
There is a major update in Sandeshkhali violence. West Bengal police arrested Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan who has been accused of sexually assaulting many women as well as land grabbing in Sandeshkhali. Reportedly, he was arrested from the Minakhan area in North 24 Parganas in the early hours of Thursday morning. He is expected to be produced before a local court in Basirhat court in West Bengal at 2pm on 29th February. Shahjahan has been evading arrest by both state and Central Agencies for over a month. A large number of women in Sandeshkhali had accused Sheikh Shahjahan of "land-grab and sexual assault". Bengal BJP leaders have been protesting, demanding Shahjahan’s arrest ever since allegations came to the fore.
29 February,2024 10:31 AM IST
West Bengal Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari launched a scathing attack on state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on February 24. Suvendu went out to call the CM as ‘aunty’ and said that people should stop calling her ‘Didi’. He further said that Mamata Banerjee is a cruel lady.Suvendu Adhikari said, “...Stop calling Mamata Banerjee called ‘Didi’ she has now become a ‘aunty’ now...I defeated her in Nandigram during the assembly elections. She lodged 42 cases against me. She is a cruel lady...”
25 February,2024 12:46 PM 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 | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
