Page 8 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
Waqf (Amendment) Act will not be implemented in West Bengal: Mamata
Several vehicles, including police vans, were set on fire, stones were hurled at security forces, and roads were blocked as violence rocked Malda, Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas and Hooghly districts
 "Waqf (Amendment) Act will not be implemented in West Bengal: Mamata")
Mehbooba Mufti thanks CMs of Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka for Waqf stance
Mufti, ex-CM of Jammu and Kashmir, wrote identical letters to the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Tamil Nadu's M K Stalin and Karnataka's Siddaramaiah
 "Mehbooba Mufti thanks CMs of Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka for Waqf stance")
Mamata trying to create Bangladesh by threatening Hindus: Sukanta Majumdar
When asked about the situation in violence-hit districts, including Murshidabad, Majumdar alleged that the situation was "grave" and the houses were being "looted"
 "Mamata trying to create Bangladesh by threatening Hindus: Sukanta Majumdar")
Over 110 held in Murshidabad over Waqf Act violence, says Bengal Police
Several vehicles, including police vans, were set on fire, stones were hurled at security forces, and roads were blocked as violence rocked Malda, Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas and Hooghly districts
 "Over 110 held in Murshidabad over Waqf Act violence, says Bengal Police")
Suvendu Adhikari demands central forces deployment amid violence in Bengal
Adhikari noted that the state administration has sought BSF deployment in Murshidabad to control the situation
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Violent protests against Waqf Act in Bengal leave 10 policemen injured
Violence erupted in Suti, Murshidabad as protesters defied curbs, blocked roads, hurled stones at police, and set fire to police vans and public buses during processions
 "Violent protests against Waqf Act in Bengal leave 10 policemen injured")
Teachers who lost jobs begin march in Bengal, demand release of OMR sheets
Carrying placards demanding reinstatement, the protesters were joined by members of various civil society organisations in a show of solidarity
 "Teachers who lost jobs begin march in Bengal, demand release of OMR sheets")
Guv has no authority to summon officers to discuss Bills: Bengal minister
The Raj Bhavan said Wednesday that the governor had forwarded 11 Bills - 10 concerning state universities and the Aparajita Bill - to the President for consideration between 2024 and 2025
 "Guv has no authority to summon officers to discuss Bills: Bengal minister")
22 held over violence during protests against Waqf Act in WB's Murshidabad
The official further said that the situation remains under control even though stone pelting occurred
 "22 held over violence during protests against Waqf Act in WB's Murshidabad")
PM Modi pays tribute to Lord Mahavir, hails message of non-violence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that the government last year conferred the status of classical language on Prakrit, a decision which received a lot of appreciation
 "PM Modi pays tribute to Lord Mahavir, hails message of non-violence")
Mamata Banerjee says Waqf Amendment Act will not be implemented in Bengal
Speaking at a programme organised by the Jain community in Kolkata, CM Mamata Banerjee said she would always stand by the minority communities and protect their rights
BJP slams Mamata for 'vote bank politics' over Murshidabad Waqf protest
Reportedly, during the protest against the controversial Waqf Amendment Act in Murshidabad, violence broke out on Tuesday
 "BJP slams Mamata for 'vote bank politics' over Murshidabad Waqf protest")
Supreme Court stays HC order for CBI probe into Bengal SSC jobs case
The Supreme Court's stay gives interim relief to the West Bengal government, which was under scrutiny over alleged irregularities in the appointment of staff through the SSC recruitment process
 "Supreme Court stays HC order for CBI probe into Bengal SSC jobs case")
Mamata Banerjee meets teachers who lost jobs, asks them to 'keep working'
The Supreme Court, in a strongly worded verdict last week, upheld an earlier verdict of the Calcutta High Court invalidating over 25,000 appointments of teaching and non-teaching staff
'Mamata Banerjee should be in jail': BJP, Cong protest over SSC jobs case
The protests come days after the Supreme Court upheld a Calcutta HC verdict that invalidated the appointments of over 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff across state-run and state-aided schools
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari slams Mamata govt over Ram Navami celebrations
Calcutta HC allows Howrah Ram Navami rally from 3-5 pm with conditions: no arms or motorcycles permitted; rally must remain peaceful under proper police supervision
Ready to be arrested for supporting candidates: Mamata to BJP over SSC scam
The reaction of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee came after the Supreme Court cancelled the appointments of 25,753 teachers and staff in government-run and aided schools in 2016
 "Ready to be arrested for supporting candidates: Mamata to BJP over SSC scam")
BJP demands Mamata's resignation after verdict on teacher recruitment scam
Supreme Court invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staff at West Bengal schools due to large-scale irregularities
 "BJP demands Mamata's resignation after verdict on teacher recruitment scam")
Mamata appeals for peace during Ram Navami, warns against rumours
In an apparent reference to the BJP, Banerjee described it as a jumla outfit with a sole agenda to divide the country on the basis of religion
 "Mamata appeals for peace during Ram Navami, warns against rumours")
Mamata Banerjee heckled at Oxford, shows 1990s attack photo in reply. WATCH
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Oxford speech turned chaotic as protesters heckled her. In response, she held up an old injury photo, calling it proof of an attack on her
 "Mamata Banerjee heckled at Oxford, shows 1990s attack photo in reply. WATCH")