Was Mamata Banerjee pushed from behind? Trinamool Congress reacts
Mamata Banerjee fell at her Kalighat house in Kolkata. She suffered forehead and nose injuries. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee sustains major injury; admitted to hospital
Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, sustained a major injury and has been admitted to the hospital. The incident occurred at home, causing bleeding. Banerjee is conscious and is being stitched. A five-six member medical board has been formed for her treatment. State BJP president Sukanta Majumdar wishes her a speedy recovery. Key Points
Economic TimesCotton sari, youth connect — Mamata sends her ‘streetfighter’ Saayoni Ghosh to Jadavpur constituency
After losing in 2021 state polls, Ghosh was made president of TMC’s youth wing, taking over from Abhishek Banerjee. In Jadavpur, she is pitted against BJP's Anirban Ganguly. Key Points
ThePrintMamata Banerjee goes on hit Didi No. 1 show. Finds the glamour quotient lacking in TMC
That neither Nusrat Jahan nor Mimi Chatterjee, TMC’s two glamourous filmstar MPs, have gotten re-nominated this time shows how discerning voters are. It's not lost on Mamata Banerjee. Key Points
ThePrint'Modi ki guarantee' has zero warranty: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee labelled BJP leaders as 'outsiders and anti-Bengal', claiming that 'Modi ki guarantee' has zero warranty. He accused them of withholding state's funds. He mentioned the ED and CBI raids. The Trinamool Congress launched its Lok Sabha poll campaign at Brigade Parade grounds. Key Points
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Mamata Banerjee on ex-High Court judge who joined BJP: ‘Mask is off’
Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched an attack on former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who joined politics. I’m happy the mask is off, Banerjee said. Key Points
India TodayTMC MP Mimi Chakraborty announces resignation from post, says 'politics not my cup of tea'
Bengali actor and TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty announced her resignation from her parliamentary post, stating that politics isn't her calling. She met party leader Mamata Banerjee to express her decision and had submitted her resignation to Banerjee on February 13. Chakraborty, who represents Jadavpur, plans to follow formalities by submitting her resignation to the Lok Sabha Speaker after obtaining TMC's approval. Key Points
Economic TimesWill pay 2.1 million Nrega workers soon: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced that her government will clear the dues of 2.1 million workers under MGNREGA by February 21. The MGNREGA dues in the state amount to Rs 6,913 crore. Banerjee led a protest against the central government's delay in releasing wages and financial help under MGNREGA and PM Awas Yojana scheme. She assured that the wages of 21 lakh workers will be transferred to their bank accounts by February 21. Banerjee also mentioned planning for the prospective beneficiaries of the PM Awas Yojana scheme after the budget session. Key Points
Economic TimesBengal BJP chief asks people to slap Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool demands apology
West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar sparked a row when he asked people to slap Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee while attacking her over her government's education policy. The TMC condemned the remarks and demanded an apology from Majumdar. Key Points
India TodayMamata Banerjee shares Burdwan car accident ordeal: 'Survived due to...'
Mamata Banerjee escaped with a minor head injury. After reaching Kolkata, she said she was feeling cold. | Latest News India Key Points
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BJP's ‘nalayak ’ dig at Cong amid INDIA bloc's bid to mollify Mamata Banerjee
Karnataka BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai claimed the INDIA alliance has "broken apart". He described Banerjee's move as a big setback for the Congress. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee begins all-faith harmony rally in Kolkata
Clad in her trademark white and blue bordered cotton sari with a shawl wrapped around her neck, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was seen greeting people and onlookers on both sides of the road with folded hands. Banerjee began the rally after offering puja and prayers at the iconic Kalighat temple in the city. Key Points
Economic Times'One nation, one poll' unconstitutional: West Bengal Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has criticised the concept of 'One Nation, One Election' in a letter to the committee. She argues that it goes against India's federal structure and may lead to a presidential form of election. She also opposes the idea of forcing states without assembly elections to hold premature general elections. Key Points
Economic TimesCM Mamata Banerjee criticises Centre over 'One Nation, One Election', writes to panel
The One Nation, One Election committee has also sought suggestions from the public. The committee published a public notice in newspapers on January 5 and invited suggestions until January 15. Key Points
Business Today'Resist evil forces & safeguard democratic rights,' Mamata tells members on TMC Foundation Day
West Bengal CM & TMC chief Mamata Banerjee was speaking on significance of party's formation on 1 January, 1998. She also pledged to persist in her fight for the country’s common people. Key Points
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Mimicry an art form: TMC MP amid V-P row; BJP mounts attack
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee has once again imitated Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, defending mimicry as an art form and expressing his right to expression. Banerjee's mimicry of Dhankhar sparked controversy last week and has been widely circulated on social media. Dhankhar criticized the act as a personal attack, while Banerjee argued that mimicry is a form of expression and a fundamental right. The Bharatiya Janata Party has condemned Banerjee's behavior. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times‘Will do it a thousand times’: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee mimics VP Jagdeep Dhankhar again
"You can put me in jail. I will not step back," said TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee who also slammed VP Jagdeep Dhankhar for getting upset over a trivial issue. Key Points
Business TodayKalyan Banerjee of TMC mimics Jagdeep Dhankhar again, this time in Bengal
Kalyan Banerjee reportedly said he would keep doing the mimicry. “It is an art form. If needed, I will do it a thousand times,” the suspended TMC MP said. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesNo intention of hurting Dhankhar ji, mimicry is art: Trinamool MP
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee said he does not know why PM Modi spoke of ‘20 years’. “I have not been there for 20 years,” the Trinamool MP said. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesNo Central funds if Bengal doesn’t paint health centres saffron: Mamata Banerjee
The Bengal CM also attacked the Centre over the Parliament security breach. “There was a security lapse. The (Union) home minister has admitted that. It is a serious matter. We do not compromise on security issues | Kolkata News Key Points
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to attend INDIA bloc next meeting
Mamata Banerjee said she will be attending the INDIA bloc's next meeting whenever it is decided. We will be meeting shortly wheneverAfter reaching North Bengal today, Banerjee said, Rahulji called me the day before yesterday and told me about the meeting. I have told him that I was not informed earlier and at present I am preoccupied. Key Points
Economic Times'Mamata Banerjee's house is smaller than mine,' says Salman Khan at KIFF 2023
Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 29th edition of the KIFF on Tuesday. She addressed the inaugural session, which featured prominent figures such as Salman Khan, actors Anil Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, and West Bengal's newly appointed brand ambassador Sourav Ganguly. Key Points
Business TodayCentre stopped funds on purpose: TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee
Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of Trinamool, accused the central government of deliberately withholding funds for the MGNREGA scheme, which provides rural employment. He criticized Union Minister Giriraj Singh for showing a step-motherly attitude towards the people of Bengal. Trinamool MPs, ministers, and leaders left for Delhi to hold a two-day protest demanding the release of wages for workers under the MGNREGA scheme and funds for other central schemes. Key Points
Economic Times‘Khela Hoga’, says Mamata Banerjee on 2024 LS polls ahead of I.N.D.I.A meet
Mamata Banerjee is in Mumbai for the two-day opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc meeting in India's financial capital beginning Thursday | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesBJP planning to hack EVMs for Lok Sabha Polls 2024, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claims she received intel
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of trying to hack EVMs to win 2024 Lok Sabha elections. BJP denies allegations. INDIA alliance confident of victory and saving the country. Banerjee inaugurates new bridge in Murshidabad district. Key Points
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Watch: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee plays guitar; sings ‘Jai India’
Banerjee was seen trying her hand at guitar. She strung the guitar in her hand with her fingers for a few seconds before returning it to the musicians. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times'Mamata Banerjee staged injury to exploit public sentiments': Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of staging her injury to manipulate people's emotions. Banerjee sustained ligament injuries in her left knee and left hip joint while deboarding her helicopter, which made an emergency landing near Siliguri due to bad weather. Key Points
India TodayBengal CM distributes ex gratia, appointment letters to kin of Odisha train accident victims
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday distributed ex gratia to the kin of Odisha train accident victims. During the event held at the Kolkata Netaji Indoor Stadium, Ms. Banerjee accused the Union government of suppressing facts. Key Points
The HinduBengal coal scam: Abhishek Banerjee's wife detained at Kolkata airport, called for questioning by ED
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's wife Rujira Narula Banerjee was on Monday detained at the Kolkata airport in connection with the coal smuggling scam. She has been called for questioning by the ED in the next two days. Key Points
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