Page 7 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
Don't allow Waqf Act, keep check on your home minister: Mamata to PM Modi
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has urged PM Modi to scrap the Waqf Act, rein in his home minister, and protect India's democratic values and religious harmony
 "Don't allow Waqf Act, keep check on your home minister: Mamata to PM Modi")
Murshidabad riots pre-planned; BJP, central agencies involved: Mamata
Banerjee urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to implement the atrocious Waqf Amendment Act and requested him to keep the Union Home Ministry, headed by Amit Shah, under control
 "Murshidabad riots pre-planned; BJP, central agencies involved: Mamata")
Kiren Rijiju blames Mamata Banerjee's Waqf Act defiance for Bengal violence
Defending the Waqf Act, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said the changes in the law are not against any community
 "Kiren Rijiju blames Mamata Banerjee's Waqf Act defiance for Bengal violence")
Situation peaceful, under control in violence-hit Murshidabad, say police
Prohibitory orders under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) remain in force in the violence-hit pockets where the roads wore a deserted look and shops downed their shutters
 "Situation peaceful, under control in violence-hit Murshidabad, say police")
TMC's Kunal Ghosh alleges Murshidabad violence linked to some conspiracy
There's an allegation that with BSF's help, a conspiracy is underway to malign Bengal and create unrest, which the BJP and Opposition can exploit for political gains, said TMC's Kunal Ghosh
 "TMC's Kunal Ghosh alleges Murshidabad violence linked to some conspiracy")
'Waqf won't be implemented in Bengal': Mamata amid clashes in Murshidabad
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appealed for calm during her visit to Murshidabad
 "'Waqf won't be implemented in Bengal': Mamata amid clashes in Murshidabad")
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
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
 "Suvendu Adhikari demands central forces deployment amid violence in Bengal")
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
