Page 17 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
Mamata accuses BSF of infiltration plot; border guards reject claim
Speaking at an administrative review meeting at the state secretariat, Banerjee alleged that the BSF was allowing infiltrators to enter through areas like Islampur, Sitai, and Chopra
 "Mamata accuses BSF of infiltration plot; border guards reject claim")
Mamata Banerjee alleges BSF letting 'Bangladeshi terrorists' enter Bengal
Calling it the 'blueprint' of central government, Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BSF was allowing 'Bangladeshi terrorists' to cross the border to create instability in West Bengal
 "Mamata Banerjee alleges BSF letting 'Bangladeshi terrorists' enter Bengal")
Chhattisgarh, West Bengal lead in social welfare expenditure in rural areas
Data showed that the monthly per capita consumption expenditure (MPCE), taking into account imputed values, stood at Rs 4,247
 "Chhattisgarh, West Bengal lead in social welfare expenditure in rural areas")
Fake passport scam: Bengal DGP urges MEA to strengthen verification process
Kolkata Police recently unearthed a fake passport racket and arrested at least eight persons for their alleged involvement in it
 "Fake passport scam: Bengal DGP urges MEA to strengthen verification process")
Suvendu Adhikari accuses TMC of 'ration scam', urges ED to launch probe
He claimed that the rice meant to be distributed through the Public Distribution System (PDS) is sent to privately owned rice mills and further polished to sell in the open market
 "Suvendu Adhikari accuses TMC of 'ration scam', urges ED to launch probe")
Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Infosys development centre in Kolkata
Inaugurating the development centre, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said this is a New Year gift to West Bengal
 "Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Infosys development centre in Kolkata")
Mamata launches housing scheme, transfers funds to 1.2 mn beneficiaries
She said that over 28 lakh genuine beneficiaries were identified in a survey conducted by the state for the 'Banglar Bari' scheme for which a total of Rs 1.2 lakh would be transferred
 "Mamata launches housing scheme, transfers funds to 1.2 mn beneficiaries")
Politics in 2024: Lotus blooms in North; South witnesses a 'son' rise
The year 2024 not just reshaped the Indian politics, but also forced the political thinkers to come up with new explanations to describe the electoral behaviour
 "Politics in 2024: Lotus blooms in North; South witnesses a 'son' rise")
Nothing less than capital punishment for rape convict, says Mamata
She also recalled the previous instance, where the court handed capital punishment to the convict in Joynagar in 62 days
 "Nothing less than capital punishment for rape convict, says Mamata")
Minister's post does not entitle someone to special bail consideration: SC
Chatterjee, who has been suspended by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), will not come out of jail as he has also been arrested in other cases related to the 'scam'.
 "Minister's post does not entitle someone to special bail consideration: SC")
Political business: INDIA demands Mamata, moves against Jagdeep Dhankhar
INDIA bloc leaders demand Mamata Banerjee's leadership, Opposition moves to impeach Jagdeep Dhankhar, and more in this week's political news wrap
Must save minorities in Bangladesh, bring them back: Mamata to Centre
Members of various Hindu organisations and civil society groups on Tuesday staged protests across India against attacks on community members in Bangladesh
 "Must save minorities in Bangladesh, bring them back: Mamata to Centre")
Lalu Prasad joins Oppn chorus to back Mamata for heading INDIA bloc
'Diversionary tactic' to shift focus away from demand for JPC probe on Adani group: Cong
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Rift in Opposition as Lalu Yadav backs Mamata Banerjee to lead INDIA bloc
Lalu Prasad Yadav has backed Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA bloc, intensifying the rift in the Opposition, as Congress continues to oppose her leadership bid
Mamata should be allowed to lead INDIA bloc: RJD chief Lalu Prasad
RJD chief Lalu Prasad said if the Congress, a major ally of the INDIA bloc, had any reservation about accepting Banerjee as the leader of the opposition front, it would 'not make any difference'
 "Mamata should be allowed to lead INDIA bloc: RJD chief Lalu Prasad")
Will we have lollypop? Mamata slams 'occupy' claim of Bangladeshi politicos
A Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) recently said in a public meeting in Dhaka that the country has legitimate claims over Bengal, Bihar and Odisha
 "Will we have lollypop? Mamata slams 'occupy' claim of Bangladeshi politicos")
Want Mamata to be major partner of INDIA bloc, will soon talk to her: Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said that she has shown a successful model in West Bengal where she has kept BJP away from power
 "Want Mamata to be major partner of INDIA bloc, will soon talk to her: Raut")
Willing to lead INDIA bloc if I get opportunity: WB CM Mamata Banerjee
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo said she could manage the dual responsibility of running the opposition front while continuing her role as the chief minister of Bengal
 "Willing to lead INDIA bloc if I get opportunity: WB CM Mamata Banerjee")
Bengal giving central welfare scheme funds to 'undeserving' people: Chouhan
Chouhan strongly refuted Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee's allegation that Central funds of various welfare schemes had not been released to West Bengal
 "Bengal giving central welfare scheme funds to 'undeserving' people: Chouhan")
Centre targeting Muslims with Waqf Bill; lacks majority to pass: CM Mamata
Touching upon the reduction of the minority Hindu population in Bangladesh and the ongoing unrest in the neighbouring country, she questioned the Centre's alleged inaction in the matter