Page 2 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
Messi event chaos: Probe panel flags procedural violations, recommends SIT
The committee has recommended departmental action against the agency responsible for stadium operations and management
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Messi event chaos: Cal HC to hear PILs seeking transfer of probe to CBI, ED
The petitions, separately moved by the state's Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and advocates Sabyasachi Chattopadhyay and Mainak Ghoshal, are likely to be heard together later this week
Mamata calls Shah 'dangerous', warns of dharna over SIR voter deletions
The chief minister further alleged that the Election Commission was deploying officers aligned with the BJP to influence the process
 "Mamata calls Shah 'dangerous', warns of dharna over SIR voter deletions")
Mamata to launch ₹8,487-cr project for constructing 20,000 km of new roads
Over 20,000 km of roads will be constructed across rural and urban West Bengal, with 15,011 km of rural roads to be built in rural areas at a cost of ₹6,987 crore, an official said
 "Mamata to launch ₹8,487-cr project for constructing 20,000 km of new roads")
Mamata asks PM Modi to apologise for 'Bankim da' remark in Lok Sabha
The flashpoint was PM's reference to the author during a discussion in Lok Sabha on Monday to commemorate 150 years of the national song, Vande Mataram, written by Chattopadhyay
 "Mamata asks PM Modi to apologise for 'Bankim da' remark in Lok Sabha")
Mamata welcomes PM Modi's move to discuss 'Vande Mataram' in Lok Sabha
Modi, who initiated a day-long discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the lower House of Parliament, noted that the song stood like a rock and inspired unity despite British oppression
 "Mamata welcomes PM Modi's move to discuss 'Vande Mataram' in Lok Sabha")
Suvendu Adhikari urges EC for stricter monitoring during SIR in West Bengal
Earlier this week, Suvendu wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging a violation of the "neutrality" principle and misuse of police by the TMC government during the SIR exercise
 "Suvendu Adhikari urges EC for stricter monitoring during SIR in West Bengal")
Shah behind SIR ploy, BJP dug its own grave by rushing exercise: Mamata
He wants to capture Bengal at any cost, but he will get a befitting reply, the chief minister asserted
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Mamata to address over 12,000 traders on Dec 17 as TMC ramps up MSME drive
A business meet is also scheduled for December 18 to facilitate interactions with industry representatives
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WB govt offers ₹2 lakh aid to families of 39 dead amid SIR-related panic
Thirteen others who fell ill during the SIR exercise including three booth-level officers (BLOs) allegedly burdened by "excessive workload" would also be given Rs 1 lakh each, Mamata Banerjee said
 "WB govt offers ₹2 lakh aid to families of 39 dead amid SIR-related panic")
Mamata to scale up anti-SIR campaign with rallies in Malda, Murshidabad
This marks Banerjee's second phase of anti-SIR mobilisation after her Bongaon rally last week in the refugee-dominated Matua belt
Interlocutor's Darjeeling visit in limbo as CM objects, demands unresolved
The interlocutor's Darjeeling visit is in limbo amid CM's objections, leaving Gorkha political demands unresolved
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Bengal Governor renames Raj Bhavan to 'Lok Bhavan' after Centre's order
The Raj Bhavan, now renamed as Lok Bhavan, serves as the governor's official residence and also houses his office
 "Bengal Governor renames Raj Bhavan to 'Lok Bhavan' after Centre's order")
CEC has blood on his hands, says TMC claiming 40 SIR-related deaths in WB
The 10-member delegation, led by TMC Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien, met the EC officials amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal
 "CEC has blood on his hands, says TMC claiming 40 SIR-related deaths in WB")
NRC real intent behind special voter roll revision, alleges Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee said the Constitution is the backbone of the nation, masterfully weaving together the diversity of India's cultures, languages, and communities
TMC challenges EC over delegation cap amid voter roll revision row
In its letter, the EC pointed out that TMC leader Derek O'Brien had requested for an appointment with a delegation of party MPs
Mamata questions SIR in BJP states, warns Centre over voter deletions
Mamata said the SIR exercise was creating fear and confusion, alleging the EC had turned into a "BJP Commission" by pushing through a hurried voter list revision ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls
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Bengal govt to allocate 1.6 mn houses under state scheme by 2026 mid-Jan
Announcing this after a cabinet meeting on Monday, senior minister Chandrima Bhattacharya accused the central government of depriving the state of funding for the scheme
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TMC accuses Election Commission of bias, links SIR to multiple deaths
The party also claimed that 34 people in the state have died during the ongoing SIR exercise and demanded that the ECI take responsibility for these deaths
 "TMC accuses Election Commission of bias, links SIR to multiple deaths")
Mamata Banerjee to hold SIR protest rally in West Bengal's Matua heartland
According to TMC leaders, Banerjee will fly from Kolkata on Tuesday afternoon, with a temporary helipad being prepared at Pratapgarh ground on Chakdah Road