Page 25 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
Lok Sabha 2024: Will Mamata's TMC hold the fort in Bengal? Trends say yes
After initial scare where the BJP was racing ahead of the TMC, the Mamata Banerjee-led party surged and is currently leading on 31 seats after vote counting till 11:30 am
 "Lok Sabha 2024: Will Mamata's TMC hold the fort in Bengal? Trends say yes")
Sandeshkhali post-poll violence: Bengal Guv asks Mamata to intervene
"If such attacks continue and the inhabitants are tortured, I will open the doors of the Raj Bhavan for them to come and stay here. They will be provided safe shelter here," he added
 "Sandeshkhali post-poll violence: Bengal Guv asks Mamata to intervene")
Lok Sabha 2024: What do exit polls predict about West Bengal battleground?
West Bengal's 42 Lok Sabha constituencies went to polls in seven phases, from April 19 to June 1, amidst incidents of violence that marred the election process
 "Lok Sabha 2024: What do exit polls predict about West Bengal battleground?")
Exit poll 2024: Is BJP ahead of Trinamool Congress in West Bengal? Details
Will the BJP secure more seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, or will the TMC emerge victorious again, as it did in the previous election? Read on to find out what the exit polls predict
 "Exit poll 2024: Is BJP ahead of Trinamool Congress in West Bengal? Details")
Widespread violence in Sandeshkhali in final phase of LS polls in Bengal
In the remaining eight parliamentary constituencies of West Bengal, which went to the polls in the seventh and final phase, sporadic incidents of violence were reported
 "Widespread violence in Sandeshkhali in final phase of LS polls in Bengal")
LS polls: Over 45% voter turnout recorded in 9 seats in Bengal till 1 pm
The EC has deployed 967 companies of central forces along with over 33,000 state police personnel in the final phase of polling, the official added
 "LS polls: Over 45% voter turnout recorded in 9 seats in Bengal till 1 pm")
INDIA bloc's June 1 meet to discuss preparations for counting day: Kharge
He said Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has informed that she is busy with the polls that day and therefore, will not be able to attend
 "INDIA bloc's June 1 meet to discuss preparations for counting day: Kharge")
LS polls highlights: Is there a conspiracy behind Naveen Babu's deteriorating health, asks PM Modi
General Elections 2024 Live: Catch all the latest news updates on the Lok Sabha polls here
 "LS polls highlights: Is there a conspiracy behind Naveen Babu's deteriorating health, asks PM Modi")
Centre recovered, returned Rs 17k cr from scams to citizens: Modi in Bengal
During an election rally in West Bengal's Ashoknagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the BJP will return Rs 3,000 crore to the people of Bengal defrauded by the Mamata Banerjee- government
 "Centre recovered, returned Rs 17k cr from scams to citizens: Modi in Bengal")
Lok Sabha polls highlights: TMC spreading misinformation about CAA, says PM Modi in Jadavpur
General Elections 2024 Live: Catch all the latest news updates on the Lok Sabha polls here
 "Lok Sabha polls highlights: TMC spreading misinformation about CAA, says PM Modi in Jadavpur")
Cyclone Remal: Closely tracking relief work done by administration, says CM
Assuring the people that the ongoing hard times would soon be over, the Bengal CM further extended her heartfelt gratitude to all those who assisted the people, who were in distress due to the cyclone
 "Cyclone Remal: Closely tracking relief work done by administration, says CM")
Cyclone Remal: CM Mamata thanks administration for taking adequate steps
She pledged to address these issues more comprehensively post the withdrawal of the Model Code of Conduct following the ongoing elections
 "Cyclone Remal: CM Mamata thanks administration for taking adequate steps")
WB to move higher court to challenge HC order on OBC certificates: Mamata
We do not accept the order that scrapped OBC certificates. We will contest at a higher court after summer vacation, Banerjee said
Explained| Why did Calcutta HC cancel OBC certificates issued since 2010?
The two-judge bench of Calcutta HC emphasised the total absence of legislative policy in the 2012 scheme that governed the State's authority to classify any group as OBC
 "Explained| Why did Calcutta HC cancel OBC certificates issued since 2010?")
Calcutta HC scraps all OBC certificates issued after 2010 in Bengal
Slamming the court's ruling, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the OBC reservation quota introduced by the West Bengal government will continue
 "Calcutta HC scraps all OBC certificates issued after 2010 in Bengal")
Calcutta HC order slap on those indulging in vote bank politics: CM Sai
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has asserted that she will not accept the order and hinted that her government could challenge it in the Supreme Court
 "Calcutta HC order slap on those indulging in vote bank politics: CM Sai")
Mamata compromising national security for sake of vote-bank politics: Shah
Bengal has become a safe haven for infiltrators. Due to infiltration, the demography of the state is changing, which is impacting not only Bengal but the entire country
 "Mamata compromising national security for sake of vote-bank politics: Shah")
Tensions between states may be more dangerous than India's religious divide
India's southern states are also wary of an overbearing north. Regional parties lead opposition to the BJP in the south, as in eastern states such as West Bengal
 "Tensions between states may be more dangerous than India's religious divide")
Bharat Sevashram Sangha monk sends defamation notice to Mamata Banerjee
Hindu religious and spiritual organisation Bharat Sevashram Sangha has distanced itself from the remarks made by monk Swami Pradiptananda against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
 "Bharat Sevashram Sangha monk sends defamation notice to Mamata Banerjee")
Violence mars fifth phase of polls in Bengal, 73% voter turnout till 5 pm
The voters' turnout in Bangaon was 75.73 per cent till 5 pm on Monday, much lesser than 82.63% in 2019 and 84.14 in 2021
 "Violence mars fifth phase of polls in Bengal, 73% voter turnout till 5 pm")