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National anthem case: Calcutta High Court offers relief to BJP MLAs

BJP MLAs issued notices by Kolkata Police for alleged disrespect of national anthem in Assembly. Calcutta HC grants interim stay on notices till Dec 7. Complaint filed by Assembly official.

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After FIRs, Bengal BJP MLAs attempt to clean Ambedkar statue in Assembly

A day after FIRs were registered against BJP MLAs for alleged disrespect to national anthem, the party’s legislators sparked a fresh controversy

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Trinamool, BJP legislators come face to face in Assembly with slogans and barbs

TMC & BJP MLAs clashed in West Bengal Assembly premises over MGNREGA funds. CM Mamata Banerjee & Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari led their respective parties in the protest. Adhikari called Mamata ‘chor’ & both sides shouted slogans at each other. Assembly passed bill to increase MLAs' salaries. TMC rebutted…

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Suvendu Adhikari suspended from West Bengal Assembly

BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari suspended from West Bengal Assembly for making "objectionable remarks" against Speaker. TMC MLAs held protests near statue of B.R. Ambedkar against Centre's delay in releasing MGNREGA wages. BJP MLAs walked out of House in protest and submitted notice for no-confidence motion against Speaker.

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Ministry of Education reaches out to CBI for investigation into West Bengal mid-day meal irregularities

Union Ministry of Education approaches CBI to investigate alleged irregularities in mid-day meal scheme in West Bengal. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari had written to Union Minister in Jan. '2023. West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu denies ₹100 crore loss. TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh says people will give fitting reply…

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Trinamool, BJP leaders reach out to supporters of other parties

This is not the first time that the BJP leader has called supporters of other political parties to rally with the BJP in West Bengal.

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Tajpur port not feasible; Mamata-Adani played along, alleges Suvendu Adhikari

Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari alleges West Bengal govt. & Adani Group knew Tajpur port not feasible, but played along. Adani Power Ltd. had to pass electricity-bearing cables through WB, but farmers objected.

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ISF leader Nawshad keen to contest from Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat

ISF MLA Nawshad Siddique may contest from Diamond Harbour in upcoming Lok Sabha polls, triggering speculation. Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said he will face a tough contest in the minority-dominated constituency. Suvendu Adhikari said he will field someone else to defeat Abhishek Banerjee. Kunal Ghosh of Trinamool Congress challenged…

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West Bengal: LoP Suvendu Adhikari writes to governor on TMC leader Akhil Giri's 'scandalous' remarks

KOLKATA/KANTHI: Leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Monday wrote to governor C V Ananda Bose, urging strong action against minister of state for correctional homes Akhil Giri for “badmouthing” persons holding high constitutional offices, including the President.

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s ‘wrong treatment at hospital’ remarks sparks political row

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s remarks that her infection had become “septic” because of wrong treatment has triggered a political row with leaders of Opposition parties raising questions on the medical infrastructure of the State government.

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Mamata defends her government’s role in WB ration scam

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday defended her government in the alleged ration scam

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West Bengal government mulling legal options as Opposition chides govt. over Tata Motors arbitral win

West Bengal govt. mulls legal options after Tata Motors win in arbitral proceedings; Opposition parties attack govt.; Tata Motors can recover ₹765.78 crore plus interest from WBIDC; Trinamool Congress govt. faces criticism\

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Arrested WB Minister discharged from hospital, ED takes custody

West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 27 and was hospitalised after falling unconscious inside a courtroom, was on Monday discharged from the private hospital.

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ED arrests West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick in a case relating to PDS irregularities

ED arrests West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mullick in PDS irregularities case. Minister blames BJP and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari for his arrest.

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Trinamool Congress, BJP spar over ‘dry days’ during Durga Puja

BJP and TMC spar over "dry days" during Durga Puja in West Bengal. BJP claims it's not the culture of Bengal, TMC counters by citing Assam CM's remarks

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Bill for increasing salaries of WB MLAs, Ministers introduced in State Assembly

BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari questioned the rationale of the introduction of the Bill amidst the Durga Puja festivities in the State.

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BJP demands NIA probe into blast at Bengal’s illegal firecracker unit

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari demanded NIA probe into blast at illegal firecracker factory in North 24 Parganas district, which killed nine. He also filed a PIL in Calcutta High Court and demanded CM's resignation. He alleged that local police knew about the factory but took no action. He also claimed that…

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Mizoram bridge collapse leaves Malda residents in grief

Malda families distraught over collapse of bridge in Mizoram; political slugfest erupts over migrant workers' deaths. CM Mamata Banerjee demands job for kin of victims; Oppn leader Suvendu Adhikari blames lack of job opportunities in WB. State Cong pres Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury visits families, assures help. 300 people died in…

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Jadavpur University student death | After TMC, BJP tries to score political points

BJP leadership has been holding rallies outside Jadavpur University protesting against the death of a first-year student of the university. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari visited the residence of the deceased student and spoke to his parents on August 18. The BJP leader said that parents should approach Courts for…

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SC sets aside Calcutta HC order on registration of FIR against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari

The Supreme Court on August 4, 2023, set aside an order of the Calcutta High Court which had said that the West Bengal Police can register an FIR against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, if they are satisfied that offence was made out, on a complaint accusing him of promoting enmity…

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West Bengal Government to launch a scheme to provide 100 days work

A 100 days of work under the MGNREGA has remained one of the key schemes implemented through the panchayats in the State.

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INDIA alliance will take power at Centre and restore order in Manipur: Mamata

The BJP MLAs who participated in the debate opposed the motion which was tabled by Trinamool Congress members including Minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay.

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Suvendu Adhikari alleges corruption in WB grievance cell tender

Alleging financial irregularities in the disbursement of a tender for the operation of a public grievance redressal campaign by the West Bengal government, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said that it was case of serious fraud. The matter should be investigated by central investigation agencies, he added.

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West Bengal Assembly debates panchayat poll violence, BJP stages walkout

The Chief Minister in her address said that violence in the panchayat polls occurred at only seven places and 29 persons have lost their lives, which includes 14 in pre-poll violence and 15 on the day of polling.

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SC to hear Suvendu Adhikari on Aug. 4, refuses plea for hearing on earlier date

Supreme Court declines to list West Bengal Opposition Leader's plea challenging HC order allowing FIR against him for provocative remarks; assures case will be heard on August 4; Adhikari's lawyer submits HC orders of Sept 2021, Dec 2021 protecting him from police action contradicted.

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