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Mamata hits back at Yogi Adityanath over Waqf violence remark
Addressing a gathering of Imams and religious leaders at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo accused Adityanath of trying to divert attention from issues in his state and criticised his handling of law and order, particularly during religious events
16 April,2025 07:19 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
Mamata claims Murshidabad riots pre-planned, fuelled by BJP, BSF
The TMC supremo claimed that despite the volatile situation in neighbouring Bangladesh, the Centre rushed through the Waqf (Amendment) Act and allowed illegal cross-border infiltration, both of which, she alleged, contributed to the unrest in Bengal
16 April,2025 05:18 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Days of Mamata Banerjee-led govt numbered: BJP
The BJP slammed Mamata Banerjee for alleged inaction over targeted attacks on Hindus in West Bengal, accusing her government of ignoring violence and allowing rioters unchecked freedom, especially in Murshidabad
16 April,2025 01:49 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Waqf Act will not be implemented in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Remember, we did not make the law over which many are agitated. The law was made by the central government. So the answer you want should be sought from the central government, Mamata Banerjee said in a post on X
12 April,2025 05:24 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
BJP leaders claim Mamata Banerjee is fuelling Hindu-Muslim divide in West Bengal
At a rally in Malda, BJP leaders accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of provoking communal discord and suppressing Hindu sentiments during Ram Navami. The saffron party has announced protests across the state in response
11 April,2025 11:39 AM IST | West Bengal | mid-day online correspondent
Infiltration will stop when BJP takes power in West Bengal: Jagdambika Pal
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal has claimed that illegal immigration through West Bengal will cease once the party comes to power in the state. He also criticised the TMC government for allegedly blocking border fencing efforts
28 March,2025 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai
West Bengal: No special CBI court established in the state, alleges Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Wednesday that West Bengal government has not set up even a single functional special CBI court in the state which is why no convictions took place
19 March,2025 10:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Clash erupts over strike on varsity campuses in Bengal
Classes were disrupted in several state-run higher educational institutions in districts due to the strike
04 March,2025 08:48 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
TMC govt tables Rs 3.89 lakh cr budget; hikes DA & focuses on rural development
In the last full-fledged budget of the Mamata Banerjee government before the 2026 Assembly elections, Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya tabled in the assembly a Rs 3.89 lakh crore budget
12 February,2025 10:48 PM IST | Kolkata | PTI
HC to hear West Bengal Govt's appeal for death penalty for Sanjoy Roy on Jan 27
The state approached the Calcutta HC after the Sealdah Court on Monday sentenced Roy to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting and killing a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Hospital
22 January,2025 05:00 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent